Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North-Central United States, Canada
Asia, Europe
Types
-
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Habitat
Moist Soils
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Flower Color
Gold, Brown
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
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
Bulbs
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
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
Bog Garden, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
CAREX muskingumensis 'Ice Fountains'
Thymus vulgaris
Common Name
Palm Sedge
Thyme
In Hindi
Palm Sedge
अजवायन के फूल
In German
Palm Sedge
Thymian
In French
Palm Sedge
Thym
In Spanish
Palm Sedge
Tomillo
In Greek
Palm Sedge
θυμάρι
In Portuguese
Palm Sedge
Tomilho
In Polish
Palm Sedge
Tymianek
In Latin
Palm Sedge
Thymum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lillosida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Labiatae
Season and Care of Palm Sedge and Thyme
Season and care of Palm Sedge and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Palm Sedge and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Palm Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Thyme season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Palm Sedge is Loam and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Palm Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Palm Sedge and Thyme Physical Information
Palm Sedge and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Palm Sedge height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Palm Sedge and Thyme are as follows:
Palm Sedge flower color: Gold and Brown
Palm Sedge leaf color: White and Green
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
- Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Palm Sedge and Thyme
Care of Palm Sedge and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Palm Sedge 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 Palm Sedge 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.