Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
-
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
Thymus citriodorus
-
Habitat
gardens
Grassland, Shaded sites, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
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
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Blue, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Long slender
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Divison, Offsets, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Water during dry weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
-
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
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
-
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Dry soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Attracts
Bees, Wildlife
pollinators
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas
Used as a dye
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
DIANELLA sandwicensis
Common Name
Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme
Ukiuki, uki
In Hindi
Lemon Thyme
Ukiuki
In German
Zitronenthymian
Ukiuki
In French
citron Thyme
Ukiuki
In Spanish
citron Thyme
Ukiuki
In Greek
λεμόνι Θυμάρι
Ukiuki
In Portuguese
limão Tomilho
Ukiuki
In Polish
tymianek cytrynowy
Ukiuki
In Latin
lemon Thyme
Ukiuki
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Hemerocallidoideae
Season and Care of Lemon Thyme and Ukiuki
Season and care of Lemon Thyme and Ukiuki is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Thyme and Ukiuki Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ukiuki season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Ukiuki is while the PH of soil for Lemon Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Ukiuki is .
Lemon Thyme and Ukiuki Physical Information
Lemon Thyme and Ukiuki physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Ukiuki height is - and width -. The color specification of Lemon Thyme and Ukiuki are as follows:
Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green
Ukiuki flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
- Ukiuki leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Lemon Thyme and Ukiuki
Care of Lemon Thyme and Ukiuki include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Ukiuki pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, 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 Ukiuki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.