Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Herbs
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
-
Types
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Thymus citriodorus
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, H1, 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
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Bees, Wildlife
Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
Anti-ageing, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CALENDULA officinalis
Thymus citriodorus
Common Name
Pot Marigold
Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme
In Hindi
Pot Marigold
Lemon Thyme
In German
Ringelblume
Zitronenthymian
In French
pot Marigold
citron Thyme
In Spanish
Caléndula
citron Thyme
In Greek
καλέντουλα
λεμόνι Θυμάρι
In Portuguese
pot Marigold
limão Tomilho
In Polish
Pot Marigold
tymianek cytrynowy
In Latin
Zinnia Pot
lemon Thyme
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Pot Marigold and Lemon Thyme
Season and care of Pot Marigold and Lemon Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Pot Marigold and Lemon Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pot Marigold season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer and Lemon Thyme season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pot Marigold is Well drained and for Lemon Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Lemon Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pot Marigold and Lemon Thyme Physical Information
Pot Marigold and Lemon Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pot Marigold and Lemon Thyme are as follows:
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Pot Marigold and Lemon Thyme
Care of Pot Marigold and Lemon Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lemon Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pot Marigold 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.