Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
  
Herbs
  
Origin
America
  
Asia, Europe
  
Types
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
  
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
  
Habitat
Open areas, River side, Woods
  
Rocky areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
  
6-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
9-1
  
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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Blue, Red, Violet, White
  
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Unknown
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Cushion
  
Tiny
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Fall, Summer
  
Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Part sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Well drained
  
Loamy, Sandy
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring
  
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic
  
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Well drained
  
Loamy, Sandy
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Part sun
  
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
  
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot
  
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
Yes
  
Invasive
Yes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness
  
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
  
Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
  
Botanical Name
Lobelia laxiflora
  
Thymus vulgaris
  
Common Name
Lobelia
  
Thyme
  
In Hindi
Lobelia
  
अजवायन के फूल
  
In German
Lobelie
  
Thymian
  
In French
Lobelia
  
Thym
  
In Spanish
Lobelia
  
Tomillo
  
In Greek
λοβηλία
  
θυμάρι
  
In Portuguese
Lobélia
  
Tomilho
  
In Polish
Lobelia
  
Tymianek
  
In Latin
Lobelia
  
Thymum
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Anthophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Dicotyledonae
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asterales
  
Not Available
  
Family
Campanulaceae
  
Labiatae
  
Genus
Lobelia
  
Thymus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Lobelioideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Lobelia and Thyme
Season and care of Lobelia and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Lobelia and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lobelia season is Fall and Summer and Thyme season is Fall and Summer. The type of soil for Lobelia is Well drained and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Lobelia is Acidic and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Lobelia and Thyme Physical Information
Lobelia and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Lobelia and Thyme are as follows:
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
- Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Lobelia and Thyme
Care of Lobelia and 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 Thyme pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Requires extensive pruning. In summer Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.