Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
Europe, Southern Europe
Asia, Europe
Types
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Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Moist Soils, tropical environments, tropical grasslands
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
6-9
Sunset Zone
Zone 1A
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Pink, Rose
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Transplanting, Vegetative
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require regular watering
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Requires very little pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Scale
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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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
Whole plant
Other Uses
Garland, Showy Purposes
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
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
DAPHNE cneorum
Thymus vulgaris
Common Name
Daphne, Garland Flower, Rose Daphne
Thyme
In Hindi
डाफ्ने गुलाब
अजवायन के फूल
In German
Daphne Rose
Thymian
In French
Rose Daphne
Thym
In Spanish
Daphne Rose
Tomillo
In Greek
Daphne Rose
θυμάρι
In Portuguese
Daphne Rose
Tomilho
In Polish
Daphne Rose
Tymianek
In Latin
Daphne Rose
Thymum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Labiatae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Rose Daphne and Thyme
Season and care of Rose Daphne and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Rose Daphne and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rose Daphne season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Thyme season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Rose Daphne is Loam and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Rose Daphne is Neutral and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Rose Daphne and Thyme Physical Information
Rose Daphne and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Rose Daphne height is 22.85 cm and width 76.20 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Rose Daphne and Thyme are as follows:
Rose Daphne flower color: Pink and Rose
Rose Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
- Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Rose Daphne and Thyme
Care of Rose Daphne and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rose Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring and Requires very little pruning 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 Rose Daphne needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.