Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Herbs
Origin
America
Not Available
Types
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Open areas, River side, Woods
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
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
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Blue, Red, Violet, White
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cushion
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Fall, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot
Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Bees, Wildlife
Allergy
coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness
Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Lobelia laxiflora
Thymus citriodorus
Common Name
Lobelia
Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme
In Hindi
Lobelia
Lemon Thyme
In German
Lobelie
Zitronenthymian
In French
Lobelia
citron Thyme
In Spanish
Lobelia
citron Thyme
In Greek
λοβηλία
λεμόνι Θυμάρι
In Portuguese
Lobélia
limão Tomilho
In Polish
Lobelia
tymianek cytrynowy
In Latin
Lobelia
lemon Thyme
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Campanulaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Lobelioideae
Nepetoideae
Properties of Lobelia and Lemon Thyme
Wondering what are the properties of Lobelia and Lemon Thyme? We provide you with everything About Lobelia and Lemon Thyme. Lobelia doesn't have thorns and Lemon Thyme doesn't have thorns. Also Lobelia does not have fragrant flowers. Lobelia has allergic reactions like coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting and weakness and Lemon Thyme has allergic reactions like coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting and weakness. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Lobelia and Lemon Thyme and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lobelia and Lemon Thyme
Season and care of Lobelia and Lemon Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Lobelia and Lemon Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lobelia season is Fall and Summer and Lemon Thyme season is Fall and Summer. The type of soil for Lobelia is Well drained and for Lemon Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lobelia is Acidic and for Lemon Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lobelia and Lemon Thyme Physical Information
Lobelia and Lemon Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm whereas Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Lobelia and Lemon Thyme are as follows:
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Lobelia and Lemon Thyme
Care of Lobelia and Lemon Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lobelia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Lemon Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemon Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.