Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Thymus citriodorus
common pear
Habitat
gardens
Humid climates, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Dark Red, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Wildlife
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea
Digestive Problems, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach
Astringent, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas
Shelterbelt, Used as a dye, Used as firewood, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Thymus citriodorus
PYRUS communis 'Seckel'
Common Name
Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme
Dessert Pear, Pear, Seckel Pear
In Hindi
Lemon Thyme
Seckel Pear
In German
Zitronenthymian
Kultur-Birne
In French
citron Thyme
Poirier commun
In Spanish
citron Thyme
peral europeo, peral común
In Greek
λεμόνι Θυμάρι
Seckel Pear
In Portuguese
limão Tomilho
Seckel Pear
In Polish
tymianek cytrynowy
Grusza pospolita
In Latin
lemon Thyme
Seckel Pear
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Lemon Thyme and Seckel Pear
Season and care of Lemon Thyme and Seckel Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Thyme and Seckel Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Seckel Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Seckel Pear is Loam while the PH of soil for Lemon Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Seckel Pear is Neutral.
Lemon Thyme and Seckel Pear Physical Information
Lemon Thyme and Seckel Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Seckel Pear height is 370.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Thyme and Seckel Pear are as follows:
Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green
Seckel Pear flower color: White
- Seckel Pear leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lemon Thyme and Seckel Pear
Care of Lemon Thyme and Seckel Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Seckel Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lemon Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Seckel Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.