Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
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Types
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Thymus citriodorus
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 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
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Bees, Wildlife
Allergy
-
Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Anti-ageing, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Thymus citriodorus
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Lemon Thyme
In German
QUICKSTICK
Zitronenthymian
In French
QUICKSTICK
citron Thyme
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
citron Thyme
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
λεμόνι Θυμάρι
In Portuguese
QuickStick
limão Tomilho
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
tymianek cytrynowy
In Latin
Quickstick
lemon Thyme
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Lemon Thyme
Season and care of Quickstick and Lemon Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Lemon Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Lemon Thyme season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Lemon Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemon Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Lemon Thyme Physical Information
Quickstick and Lemon Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Lemon Thyme are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Quickstick and Lemon Thyme
Care of Quickstick and Lemon Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done 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 Quickstick 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.