Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean
Asia, Europe
Types
Evergreen
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Pastures
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-10
6-9
Sunset Zone
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
Flower Color
Pink
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Brown
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Brown
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Tiny
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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, Sand
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
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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, Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris 'Regal Mist'
Thymus vulgaris
Common Name
Pink Muhly Grass, Texas Muhly Grass
Thyme
In Hindi
pink muhly grass
अजवायन के फूल
In German
pink muhly grass
Thymian
In French
pink muhly grass
Thym
In Spanish
pink muhly grass
Tomillo
In Greek
pink muhly grass
θυμάρι
In Portuguese
pink muhly grass
Tomilho
In Polish
pink muhly grass
Tymianek
In Latin
pink muhly grass
Thymum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Muhlenbergia
Thymus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Season and Care of Pink Muhly Grass and Thyme
Season and care of Pink Muhly Grass and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Muhly Grass and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Muhly Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pink Muhly Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Pink Muhly Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Pink Muhly Grass and Thyme Physical Information
Pink Muhly Grass and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Muhly Grass 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 Pink Muhly Grass and Thyme are as follows:
Pink Muhly Grass flower color: Pink
Pink Muhly Grass leaf color: Green
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
- Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Pink Muhly Grass and Thyme
Care of Pink Muhly Grass and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Muhly Grass 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 Pink Muhly Grass 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.