Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
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
Moist woods, Swamps, Woodlands
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
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
Spreading
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Unknown
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green, Brown
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Tiny
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Brown Rot, Caterpillars, fungus, Sawfly Larvae, Verticillium Wilt
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
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, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
CATALPA speciosa
Thymus vulgaris
Common Name
Northern Catalpa
Thyme
In Hindi
Northern Catalpa
अजवायन के फूल
In German
Northern Catalpa
Thymian
In French
Nord Catalpa
Thym
In Spanish
Catalpa Norte
Tomillo
In Greek
Βόρεια Catalpa
θυμάρι
In Portuguese
Northern Catalpa
Tomilho
In Polish
Północnej Catalpa
Tymianek
In Latin
Northern Catalpa
Thymum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Not Available
Family
Bignoniaceae
Labiatae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Northern Catalpa and Thyme
Season and care of Northern Catalpa and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Northern Catalpa and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northern Catalpa season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Thyme season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Northern Catalpa is Clay, Loam and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Northern Catalpa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Northern Catalpa and Thyme Physical Information
Northern Catalpa and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Northern Catalpa height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Northern Catalpa and Thyme are as follows:
Northern Catalpa flower color: White, Yellow and Purple
Northern Catalpa leaf color: Light Green
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
- Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Northern Catalpa and Thyme
Care of Northern Catalpa and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Northern Catalpa 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 Northern Catalpa 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.