Persian Violet

Lemon Thyme

About Persian Violet and Lemon Thyme

Persian Violet

Lemon Thyme

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Herbs

Origin

Eastern Africa

Types

Thymus citriodorus

Number of Varieties

1515

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Habitat

Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments

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USDA Hardiness Zone

11-12-9999

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

9-6

Sunset Zone

H1, 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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm25.40 cm

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm30.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Violet

Pink, Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Ovate-lanceolate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Deer resistant, Drought, Frost

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Container, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, stem tip cuttings

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering

Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot

Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Deer resistant, Drought, Frost

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds

Bees, Wildlife

Allergy

Pollen

Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Leaves

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens

Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical

Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

EXACUM affine

Thymus citriodorus

Common Name

German Violet, Persian Violet

Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme

In Hindi

persian violet

Lemon Thyme

In German

persian violet

Zitronenthymian

In French

persian violet

citron Thyme

In Spanish

Violeta persa

citron Thyme

In Greek

Περσικό Violet

λεμόνι Θυμάρι

In Portuguese

Violeta persa

limão Tomilho

In Polish

Persian Violet

tymianek cytrynowy

In Latin

hyacinthum Persarum

lemon Thyme

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Gentianales

Lamiales

Family

Gentianaceae

Lamiaceae

Genus

Exacum

Thymus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Exaceae

Subfamily

Nepetoideae

Number of Species

25350

1 27800

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Properties of Persian Violet and Lemon Thyme

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

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Season and Care of Persian Violet and Lemon Thyme

Season and care of Persian Violet and Lemon Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Lemon Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lemon Thyme season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Lemon Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Lemon Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline.

Persian Violet and Lemon Thyme Physical Information

Persian Violet and Lemon Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Lemon Thyme are as follows:

Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green

Care of Persian Violet and Lemon Thyme

Care of Persian Violet and Lemon Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Lemon Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemon Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.