Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa
Asia, Europe
Types
Pennisetum glaucum
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Warmer regions
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 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
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Brown, Purple, Purplish-black
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Brown, Cream
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Tiny
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, 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
15-0-15, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, eyespot, Red blotch
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Informal Hedge, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
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
Branch, Flowering Tips, Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, repels deer
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
PENNISETUM glaucum 'purple millet'
Thymus vulgaris
Common Name
Millet, Pearl Millet
Thyme
In Hindi
purple millet
अजवायन के फूल
In German
purple millet
Thymian
In French
millet pourpre
Thym
In Spanish
purple millet
Tomillo
In Greek
purple millet
θυμάρι
In Portuguese
purple millet
Tomilho
In Polish
purple millet
Tymianek
In Latin
purple millet
Thymum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Season and Care of Purple Millet and Thyme
Season and care of Purple Millet and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Purple Millet and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purple Millet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Thyme season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Purple Millet is Loam, Sand and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Purple Millet is Neutral, Alkaline and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Purple Millet and Thyme Physical Information
Purple Millet and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Purple Millet height is 90.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Purple Millet and Thyme are as follows:
Purple Millet flower color: Brown, Purple and Purplish-black
Purple Millet leaf color: Purple, Dark Green and Burgundy
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
- Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Purple Millet and Thyme
Care of Purple Millet and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purple Millet pruning is done Prune in winter, 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 Purple Millet 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.