Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
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
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Riverbanks
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, H1, 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
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
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
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Tiny
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
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
Loam
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Dermititis
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, 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
Antispasmodic, Asthma, Cough, Diuretic
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
Buds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
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, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
LEUCANTHEMUM vulgare 'Angel'
Thymus vulgaris
Common Name
Oxeye Daisy
Thyme
In Hindi
Oxeye डेज़ी
अजवायन के फूल
In German
Margerite
Thymian
In French
Grande marguerite
Thym
In Spanish
margarita de ojo de buey
Tomillo
In Greek
μαργαρίτα Μαργαρίτα
θυμάρι
In Portuguese
Rainha Margarida
Tomilho
In Polish
piwonie
Tymianek
In Latin
oxeye Daisy
Thymum
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Not Available
Family
Asteraceae
Labiatae
Genus
Leucanthemum
Thymus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Heliantheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Oxeye Daisy and Thyme
Season and care of Oxeye Daisy and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Oxeye Daisy and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxeye Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Thyme season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Oxeye Daisy is Loam and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Oxeye Daisy is Acidic, Neutral and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Oxeye Daisy and Thyme Physical Information
Oxeye Daisy and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Oxeye Daisy height is 17.80 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Oxeye Daisy and Thyme are as follows:
Oxeye Daisy flower color: White and Yellow
Oxeye Daisy leaf color: Dark Green
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
- Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Oxeye Daisy and Thyme
Care of Oxeye Daisy and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oxeye Daisy 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 Oxeye Daisy 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.