Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Mexico, Central America
Types
Thymus citriodorus
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Habitat
gardens
Grassland, wooded grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-13
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
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Needs small amount of water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Aphids, Caterpillars, Chewing and Boring Insects, Foliage miners, Mealy bugs, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Cold climate, Drought, Salt, Salt water
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Wildlife
Butterflies
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Mixed Border
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Thymus citriodorus
EUPHORBIA leucocephala
Common Name
Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme
Christmas flower
white lace euphorbia
snow bush
snow flake
snows of Kilimanjaro
white Christmas bush
In Hindi
Lemon Thyme
Snow Flake
In German
Zitronenthymian
Schneeflocke
In French
citron Thyme
Flocon de neige
In Spanish
citron Thyme
Copo de nieve
In Greek
λεμόνι Θυμάρι
Νιφάδα χιονιού
In Portuguese
limão Tomilho
Floco de neve
In Polish
tymianek cytrynowy
Płatek śniegu
In Latin
lemon Thyme
Aureus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Malpighiales
Family
Lamiaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Lemon Thyme and Snow Flake
Season and care of Lemon Thyme and Snow Flake is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Thyme and Snow Flake Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Snow Flake season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Snow Flake is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Snow Flake is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemon Thyme and Snow Flake Physical Information
Lemon Thyme and Snow Flake physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Snow Flake height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Thyme and Snow Flake are as follows:
Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green
Snow Flake flower color: White
- Snow Flake leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Lemon Thyme and Snow Flake
Care of Lemon Thyme and Snow Flake include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Snow Flake pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lemon Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Snow Flake needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.