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Lemon Thyme
Lemon Thyme

Shenandoah Grass
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About Lemon Thyme and Shenandoah Grass

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Herbs
Grass

Origin

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Mexico, South-Central United States, Southeastern United States

Types

Thymus citriodorus
Dallas Blues grass, Rotstrahlbush grass

Number of Varieties

1512
0 40000
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Habitat

gardens
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99994-10
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

9-6
12 - 3

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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm60.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm30.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Lavender
Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
-

Leaf Color in Spring

Green
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green
Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green
Green, Dark Green, Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green
Tan, Brown

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate-lanceolate
Grass like

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium
Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Divison, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low
Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs less watering
Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed

Pests and Diseases

Root rot
Aphids, Ladybug

Plant Tolerance

Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Fine
Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Bees, Wildlife
Ladybug beetles

Allergy

Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea
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Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Good for skin
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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach
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Part of Plant Used

Leaves
Whole plant

Other Uses

Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas
Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Thymus citriodorus
Panicum virgatum

Common Name

Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme
Shenandoah grass, switchgrass

In Hindi

Lemon Thyme
Shenandoah grass

In German

Zitronenthymian
Shenandoah grass

In French

citron Thyme
Shenandoah grass

In Spanish

citron Thyme
Shenandoah grass

In Greek

λεμόνι Θυμάρι
Shenandoah grass

In Portuguese

limão Tomilho
Shenandoah grass

In Polish

tymianek cytrynowy
Shenandoah grass

In Latin

lemon Thyme
Shenandoah grass

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida

Order

Lamiales
Cyperales

Family

Lamiaceae
Poaceae

Genus

Thymus
Muhlenbergia

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

-
-

Subfamily

Nepetoideae
-

Number of Species

3501
1 27800
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Properties of Lemon Thyme and Shenandoah Grass

Wondering what are the properties of Lemon Thyme and Shenandoah Grass? We provide you with everything About Lemon Thyme and Shenandoah Grass. Lemon Thyme doesn't have thorns and Shenandoah Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Lemon Thyme does not have fragrant flowers. Lemon Thyme has allergic reactions like Avoid during Pregnancy and Nausea and Shenandoah Grass has allergic reactions like Avoid during Pregnancy and Nausea. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Lemon Thyme and Shenandoah Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Lemon Thyme and Shenandoah Grass

Season and care of Lemon Thyme and Shenandoah Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Thyme and Shenandoah Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Shenandoah Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Shenandoah Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Shenandoah Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Lemon Thyme and Shenandoah Grass Physical Information

Lemon Thyme and Shenandoah Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Shenandoah Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Thyme and Shenandoah Grass are as follows:

  • Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender

  • Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green

  • Shenandoah Grass flower color: Pink

  • Shenandoah Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Lemon Thyme and Shenandoah Grass

Care of Lemon Thyme and Shenandoah Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Shenandoah Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Lemon Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Shenandoah Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.