Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
-
South America, Brazil
Types
Thymus citriodorus
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
Habitat
gardens
Dry areas, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-12
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, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Pests and diseases free, 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
-
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Thymus citriodorus
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
Common Name
Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme
Guayacán, Tabebuia
In Hindi
Lemon Thyme
Tabebuia
In German
Zitronenthymian
Tabebuia
In French
citron Thyme
Tabebuia
In Spanish
citron Thyme
Tabebuia
In Greek
λεμόνι Θυμάρι
Tabebuia
In Portuguese
limão Tomilho
Tabebuia
In Polish
tymianek cytrynowy
Tabebuia
In Latin
lemon Thyme
Tabebuia
Family
Lamiaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Lemon Thyme and Tabebuia
Season and care of Lemon Thyme and Tabebuia is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Thyme and Tabebuia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tabebuia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemon Thyme and Tabebuia Physical Information
Lemon Thyme and Tabebuia physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Thyme and Tabebuia are as follows:
Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Lemon Thyme and Tabebuia
Care of Lemon Thyme and Tabebuia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Lemon Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tabebuia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.