Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
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
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Temperate Regions
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Pink
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Unknown
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
root cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
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
Loam
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Prune after flowering, 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
10-52-17 after germination, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Deer resistant
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
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
Flowers, Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, 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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
PAPAVER orientale 'Carneum'
Thymus vulgaris
Common Name
Oriental Poppy, Pink Oriental Poppy
Thyme
In Hindi
ओरिएंटल पोस्ता
अजवायन के फूल
In German
Türkischer Mohn
Thymian
In French
pavot oriental
Thym
In Spanish
amapola oriental
Tomillo
In Greek
oriental poppy
θυμάρι
In Portuguese
papoila oriental
Tomilho
In Polish
orientalne maku
Tymianek
In Latin
oriental poppy
Thymum
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Not Available
Family
Papaveraceae
Labiatae
Clade
Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Magnolioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Pink Oriental Poppy and Thyme
Season and care of Pink Oriental Poppy and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Oriental Poppy and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Oriental Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Thyme season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pink Oriental Poppy is Loam and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Pink Oriental Poppy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Pink Oriental Poppy and Thyme Physical Information
Pink Oriental Poppy and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Oriental Poppy height is 76.20 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Pink Oriental Poppy and Thyme are as follows:
Pink Oriental Poppy flower color: Light Pink
Pink Oriental Poppy leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
- Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Pink Oriental Poppy and Thyme
Care of Pink Oriental Poppy and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Oriental Poppy pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Prune after flowering, 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 Oriental Poppy 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.