Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Not Available
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens
Damp Places, Marshy ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-9
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, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Onion thrips, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Drought, Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Wildlife
Snails
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Thymus citriodorus
KNIPHOFIA 'Border Ballet'
Common Name
Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme
Tritoma, Wisley Blue Spring Starflower, Wisley Blue Springstar
In Hindi
Lemon Thyme
Tritoma
In German
Zitronenthymian
Tritoma
In French
citron Thyme
Tritoma
In Spanish
citron Thyme
tritoma
In Greek
λεμόνι Θυμάρι
tritoma
In Portuguese
limão Tomilho
Tritoma
In Polish
tymianek cytrynowy
Tritoma
In Latin
lemon Thyme
Trytoma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Lamiaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Lemon Thyme and Tritoma
Season and care of Lemon Thyme and Tritoma is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Thyme and Tritoma Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tritoma season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Tritoma is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tritoma is Acidic, Neutral.
Lemon Thyme and Tritoma Physical Information
Lemon Thyme and Tritoma physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Tritoma height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Lemon Thyme and Tritoma are as follows:
Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green
Tritoma flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange and Pink
- Tritoma leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Lemon Thyme and Tritoma
Care of Lemon Thyme and Tritoma include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Tritoma pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Tritoma needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.