Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Herbs
Origin
Hybrid origin
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
Banks, meadows, Roadsides, Shores of rivers or lakes
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Unknown
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed and toothed
Tiny
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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
Powdery mildew
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Nerve pain
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
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
Ranunculus acris
Thymus vulgaris
Common Name
Ranunculus, meadow buttercup, tall buttercup, common buttercup, giant buttercup
Thyme
In Hindi
Ranunculus
अजवायन के फूल
In German
Ranunkel
Thymian
In French
Ranunculus
Thym
In Spanish
ranúnculo
Tomillo
In Greek
Ranunculus
θυμάρι
In Portuguese
Ranogkylos
Tomilho
In Polish
Ranogkylos
Tymianek
In Latin
Ranogkylos
Thymum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Not Available
Family
Ranunculaceae
Labiatae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Ranunculeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Ranunculus and Thyme
Season and care of Ranunculus and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Ranunculus and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ranunculus season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Thyme season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Ranunculus is Loam and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Ranunculus is Acidic, Neutral and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Ranunculus and Thyme Physical Information
Ranunculus and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Ranunculus height is 30.50 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Ranunculus and Thyme are as follows:
Ranunculus flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
Ranunculus leaf color: Not Available
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
- Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Ranunculus and Thyme
Care of Ranunculus and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ranunculus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Ranunculus 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.