Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Herbs
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
Asia, Europe
Types
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-9
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
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Unknown
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Tiny
Plant Season
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Double, Semi-Double
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
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, Leaves, Root
Whole plant
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
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
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
CALENDULA officinalis
Thymus vulgaris
Common Name
Pot Marigold
Thyme
In Hindi
Pot Marigold
अजवायन के फूल
In German
Ringelblume
Thymian
In French
pot Marigold
Thym
In Spanish
Caléndula
Tomillo
In Greek
καλέντουλα
θυμάρι
In Portuguese
pot Marigold
Tomilho
In Polish
Pot Marigold
Tymianek
In Latin
Zinnia Pot
Thymum
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Not Available
Family
Asteraceae
Labiatae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Calenduleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Pot Marigold and Thyme
Season and care of Pot Marigold and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Pot Marigold and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pot Marigold season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer and Thyme season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pot Marigold is Well drained and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Pot Marigold and Thyme Physical Information
Pot Marigold and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Pot Marigold and Thyme are as follows:
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
- Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Pot Marigold and Thyme
Care of Pot Marigold and 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 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 Pot Marigold 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.