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About Nemesia and Thyme


About Thyme and Nemesia


What is

Life Span
Annual   
Perennial   

Type
Tender Perennial   
Herbs   

Origin
Hybrid origin   
Asia, Europe   

Types
'Aromatica True Blue' nemesia, 'Candy Girl' nemesia, 'Lemon Mist' nemesia   
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
300   
21

Habitat
Sandy areas   
Rocky areas   

USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10   
6-9   

AHS Heat Zone
7 - 1   
9-1   

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   
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   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
20.30 cm   
99+
10.20 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
15.20 cm   
99+
Not Available   

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Pink, Light Pink, Peach, Crimson   
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Unknown   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green   
Gray Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green   
Gray Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green   
Gray Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Elliptic to oblong   
Tiny   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Summer   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun   
Full Sun, Part sun   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Loamy, Sandy   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral   
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer   
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
No   

Tolerances
Drought   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot   
Container, Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Seedlings, Stem Planting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular 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
Ample Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral   
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Loamy, Sandy   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Part sun   

Pruning
Pinch Tips, Prune to stimulate growth   
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning   

Fertilizers
light feeding and water solubles, slow-release fertilizers   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Red blotch, Yellow Leaves   
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Yes   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Not Available   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
Yes   

Showy Foliage
No   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Fine   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
Yes   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   

Attracts
Not Available   
Butterflies   

Allergy
Asthma   
Diarrhea, Skin irritation   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes   
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.   

Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
No   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use   
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
Used as Ornamental plant   
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
No   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border   
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
NEMESIA strumosa 'Kirine-15'   
Thymus vulgaris   

Common Name
Angelart Orange Nemesia, Nemesia   
Thyme   

In Hindi
Nemesia   
अजवायन के फूल   

In German
Nemesia   
Thymian   

In French
Nemesia   
Thym   

In Spanish
Nemesia   
Tomillo   

In Greek
Nemesia   
θυμάρι   

In Portuguese
Nemesia   
Tomilho   

In Polish
Nemesia   
Tymianek   

In Latin
Nemesia   
Thymum   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Scrophulariales   
Not Available   

Family
Scrophulariaceae   
Labiatae   

Genus
Nemesia   
Thymus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   
Not Available   

Tribe
Hemimerideae   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
350   
99+

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Properties of Nemesia and Thyme

Wondering what are the properties of Nemesia and Thyme? We provide you with everything About Nemesia and Thyme. Nemesia doesn't have thorns and Thyme doesn't have thorns. Also Nemesia does not have fragrant flowers. Nemesia has allergic reactions like Asthma and Thyme has allergic reactions like Asthma. 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 Nemesia and Thyme and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Nemesia and Thyme

Season and care of Nemesia and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Nemesia and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nemesia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Nemesia is Loam, Sand and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Nemesia is Acidic, Neutral and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.

Nemesia and Thyme Physical Information

Nemesia and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Nemesia height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Nemesia and Thyme are as follows:

Care of Nemesia and Thyme

Care of Nemesia and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nemesia pruning is done Pinch Tips and Prune to stimulate growth 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 Nemesia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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