Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
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
Lowland evergreen rainforest
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
6-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
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
Pyramidal
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Coral
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Unknown
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Tolerances
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
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, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
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, Inner Bark, Sap
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
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
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
ALNUS rubra
Thymus vulgaris
Common Name
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
Thyme
In Hindi
red alder
अजवायन के फूल
In German
rot-Erle
Thymian
In French
aulne rouge
Thym
In Spanish
aliso rojo
Tomillo
In Greek
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
θυμάρι
In Portuguese
amieiro vermelho
Tomilho
In Polish
czerwony olcha
Tymianek
In Latin
red alnus
Thymum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Not Available
Family
Betulaceae
Labiatae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Alder and Thyme
Season and care of Red Alder and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Red Alder and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Thyme season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Alder is Loam, Sand and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Red Alder and Thyme Physical Information
Red Alder and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Red Alder and Thyme are as follows:
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
- Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Red Alder and Thyme
Care of Red Alder and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Alder pruning is done 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 Red Alder 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.