Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Asia, Europe
Types
Shrub
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Forests, meadows, Pastures, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Scrubs, wastelands, waterways
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Rose, Burgundy
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Hardwood Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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, Sand
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 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
Red blotch
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Cardiotonic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic, Vasoconstrictor
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
Basketary, Fibre, Repellent, Tannin, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, used for making high quality paper, Used for making yellow to orange dye, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats
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
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
CYTISUS scoparius 'Burkwoodii'
Thymus vulgaris
Common Name
Scotch Broom
Thyme
In Hindi
cytisus scoparius
अजवायन के फूल
In German
cytisus scoparius
Thymian
In French
cytisus scoparius
Thym
In Spanish
Cytisus scoparius
Tomillo
In Greek
Cytisus Scoparius ή
θυμάρι
In Portuguese
cytisus scoparius
Tomilho
In Polish
żarnowiec
Tymianek
In Latin
scoparius cytisum
Thymum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Scotch Broom and Thyme
Season and care of Scotch Broom and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Scotch Broom and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scotch Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scotch Broom is Loam, Sand and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Scotch Broom is Acidic, Neutral and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Scotch Broom and Thyme Physical Information
Scotch Broom and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Scotch Broom height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Scotch Broom and Thyme are as follows:
Scotch Broom flower color: Yellow, Rose and Burgundy
Scotch Broom leaf color: Green
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
- Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Scotch Broom and Thyme
Care of Scotch Broom and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scotch Broom 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 Scotch Broom 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.