Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Types
Thymus citriodorus
Xerochrysum bracteatum
Habitat
gardens
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-11
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
21,22
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well-aerated
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loam, 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
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Wildlife
-
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin
Good for the Scalp, Removes dandruff, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach
anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fungicidal
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bog Garden, Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
Thymus citriodorus
XEROCHRYSUM bracteatum 'Copper'
Common Name
Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme
Dreamtime Copper Strawflower, Strawflower
In Hindi
Lemon Thyme
strawflower
In German
Zitronenthymian
Strohblume
In French
citron Thyme
strawflower
In Spanish
citron Thyme
strawflower
In Greek
λεμόνι Θυμάρι
strawflower
In Portuguese
limão Tomilho
strawflower
In Polish
tymianek cytrynowy
strawflower
In Latin
lemon Thyme
strawflower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Lemon Thyme and Strawflower
Season and care of Lemon Thyme and Strawflower is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Thyme and Strawflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Strawflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Strawflower is Loam while the PH of soil for Lemon Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Strawflower is Neutral.
Lemon Thyme and Strawflower Physical Information
Lemon Thyme and Strawflower physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Strawflower height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Lemon Thyme and Strawflower are as follows:
Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green
Strawflower flower color: Orange and Gold
- Strawflower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lemon Thyme and Strawflower
Care of Lemon Thyme and Strawflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Strawflower 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 Strawflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.