Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Types
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Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Riverbanks
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
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Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Tan
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gold
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long slender
Tiny
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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, Soil test crop response correlation (STCR) based integrated fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Curvularia blotch, Downy mildew, Rust
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Appetizer, Heart problems, Tonic
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
Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Fibre, Food for animals
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, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
PENNISETUM glaucum
Thymus vulgaris
Common Name
Millet, Pearl Millet
Thyme
In Hindi
बाजरा
अजवायन के फूल
In German
Perlhirse
Thymian
In French
Perle Millet
Thym
In Spanish
El mijo perla
Tomillo
In Greek
μαργαριτάρι Κεχρί
θυμάρι
In Portuguese
milheto
Tomilho
In Polish
Pearl Millet
Tymianek
In Latin
Pearl milium
Thymum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Season and Care of Pearl Millet and Thyme
Season and care of Pearl Millet and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Pearl Millet and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pearl Millet season is Summer and Fall and Thyme season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pearl Millet is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Pearl Millet is Neutral, Alkaline and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Pearl Millet and Thyme Physical Information
Pearl Millet and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Pearl Millet height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Pearl Millet and Thyme are as follows:
Pearl Millet flower color:
Pearl Millet leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
- Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Pearl Millet and Thyme
Care of Pearl Millet and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pearl Millet 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 Pearl Millet 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.