Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Herbs
Origin
Europe
Asia, Europe
Types
not available
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, meadows, rocky outcrops, waste ground
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Unknown
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Tiny
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires a lot of watering
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Pests and diseases free
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Nausea, Throat itching, Toxic if not prepared properly
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, 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
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Asthma, Eczema, Expectorant, Kidney problems, Liver problems, tuberculosis, Wounds
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
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Basketary, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology
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
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
Myosotis Arvensis
Thymus vulgaris
Common Name
Field Forget-me-not,common forget-me-not, blue mouse-ear, scorpion grass
Thyme
In Hindi
Field Forget-me-not
अजवायन के फूल
In German
Acker-Vergissmeinnicht
Thymian
In French
Field Forget-me-not
Thym
In Spanish
Myosotis arvensis
Tomillo
In Greek
Field Forget-me-not
θυμάρι
In Portuguese
Myosotis arvensis
Tomilho
In Polish
Niezapominajka polna
Tymianek
In Latin
Field Forget-me-not
Thymum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Boraginales
Not Available
Family
Boraginaceae
Labiatae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Myosotis Arvensis and Thyme
Season and care of Myosotis Arvensis and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Myosotis Arvensis and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Myosotis Arvensis season is Spring and Summer and Thyme season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Myosotis Arvensis is Clay, Loam and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Myosotis Arvensis is Acidic, Neutral and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Myosotis Arvensis and Thyme Physical Information
Myosotis Arvensis and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Myosotis Arvensis height is 15.20 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Myosotis Arvensis and Thyme are as follows:
Myosotis Arvensis flower color: Blue
Myosotis Arvensis leaf color: Gray Green
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
- Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Myosotis Arvensis and Thyme
Care of Myosotis Arvensis and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Myosotis Arvensis pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Myosotis Arvensis 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.