Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Africa
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
White Sesame, Black Sesame, Golden Sesame
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
11-3
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A2, A3, 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
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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 leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Phyllody, Phytophthora blight, Red blotch
Gray mold, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Mouth itching, Nausea
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Prevents greying of hair, Remove blemishes, Speed hair growth
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutritive, Tonic
Antiseptic, Disinfectant
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making soaps, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used as a flavouring in food, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Alpine, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SESAMUM indicum
THYMUS pseudolanuginosus
Common Name
Sesame
Wooly Thyme
In German
Sesam
Wooly Thymian
In French
Sésame
Wooly Thyme
In Spanish
Sésamo
Lanoso Tomillo
In Greek
Σουσάμι
Wooly Θυμάρι
In Portuguese
Sésamo
Wooly tomilho
In Polish
Sezam
Wooly Tymianek
In Latin
Sesamae
Wooly Thyme
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pedaliaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asternae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Sesame and Wooly Thyme
Wondering what are the properties of Sesame and Wooly Thyme? We provide you with everything About Sesame and Wooly Thyme. Sesame doesn't have thorns and Wooly Thyme doesn't have thorns. Also Sesame does not have fragrant flowers. Sesame has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Mouth itching and Nausea and Wooly Thyme has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Mouth itching and Nausea. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Sesame and Wooly Thyme and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sesame and Wooly Thyme
Season and care of Sesame and Wooly Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Sesame and Wooly Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sesame season is Summer and Wooly Thyme season is Summer. The type of soil for Sesame is Loam, Sand and for Wooly Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sesame is Neutral and for Wooly Thyme is Acidic, Neutral.
Sesame and Wooly Thyme Physical Information
Sesame and Wooly Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Sesame height is 30.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Wooly Thyme height is 250.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Sesame and Wooly Thyme are as follows:
Sesame flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Sesame leaf color: Not Available
Wooly Thyme flower color: Light Pink and Lavender
- Wooly Thyme leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Sesame and Wooly Thyme
Care of Sesame and Wooly Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sesame pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wooly Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sesame needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wooly Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.