Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Fruit
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Red, Dark Red
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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
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Simple lobed or unlobed
Tiny
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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, Partial 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
Birds
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, gastro-intestinal problems, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gout, Insomnia, Soothing and relieving 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, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Cake, Edible syrup, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used to make juice
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
PRUNUS cerasus
Thymus vulgaris
Common Name
Pie Cherry, Sour Cherry, Tart Cherry
Thyme
In Hindi
Sour cherry
अजवायन के फूल
In German
Sauerkirsche
Thymian
In French
Prunus cerasus
Thym
In Spanish
Prunus cerasus
Tomillo
In Greek
Sour cherry
θυμάρι
In Portuguese
Ginja
Tomilho
In Polish
Wiśnia pospolita
Tymianek
In Latin
Prunus cerasus
Thymum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Sour Cherry and Thyme
Season and care of Sour Cherry and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Sour Cherry and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sour Cherry season is Spring and Summer and Thyme season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Sour Cherry is Loam and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Sour Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Sour Cherry and Thyme Physical Information
Sour Cherry and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Sour Cherry height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Sour Cherry and Thyme are as follows:
Sour Cherry flower color: White
Sour Cherry leaf color: Dark Green
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
- Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Sour Cherry and Thyme
Care of Sour Cherry and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sour Cherry 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 Sour Cherry 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.