Stevia

Lemon Thyme

About Stevia and Lemon Thyme

Stevia

Lemon Thyme

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Herbs

Origin

Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil

Types

Thymus citriodorus

Number of Varieties

115

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Habitat

Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands

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USDA Hardiness Zone

-9999-9999

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AHS Heat Zone

12-7

9-6

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

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

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

45.70 cm25.40 cm

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Minimum Width

40.60 cm30.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Pink, Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Even Pinnate

Ovate-lanceolate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer

Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Deer resistant, Drought, Frost

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings, root cutting

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases

Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Does not require fertilizer once established

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Bacterial fruit blotch, Damping off, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch, Root rot, Septoria leaf spot, Southern blight

Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Variety of soil types

Deer resistant, Drought, Frost

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Butterflies, Flies

Bees, Wildlife

Allergy

Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash

Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Ornamental use

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Hypoglycaemic

Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Other Uses

Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical

Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

STEVIA rebaudiana

Thymus citriodorus

Common Name

Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf

Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme

In Hindi

Stevia

Lemon Thyme

In German

Stevia

Zitronenthymian

In French

Stevia

citron Thyme

In Spanish

Stevia

citron Thyme

In Greek

Stevia

λεμόνι Θυμάρι

In Portuguese

Stevia

limão Tomilho

In Polish

Stewia

tymianek cytrynowy

In Latin

Stevia

lemon Thyme

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asterales

Lamiales

Family

Asteraceae

Lamiaceae

Genus

Stevia

Thymus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Eupatorieae

Subfamily

Nepetoideae

Number of Species

240350

1 27800

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Properties of Stevia and Lemon Thyme

Wondering what are the properties of Stevia and Lemon Thyme? We provide you with everything About Stevia and Lemon Thyme. Stevia doesn't have thorns and Lemon Thyme doesn't have thorns. Also Stevia does not have fragrant flowers. Stevia has allergic reactions like Asthma, Skin irritation and Skin rash and Lemon Thyme has allergic reactions like Asthma, Skin irritation and Skin rash. 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 Stevia and Lemon Thyme and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Stevia and Lemon Thyme

Season and care of Stevia and Lemon Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Stevia and Lemon Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Stevia season is Summer and Fall and Lemon Thyme season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Stevia is Loam, Sand and for Lemon Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral and for Lemon Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline.

Stevia and Lemon Thyme Physical Information

Stevia and Lemon Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Stevia and Lemon Thyme are as follows:

Stevia flower color: White
Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green

Care of Stevia and Lemon Thyme

Care of Stevia and Lemon Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Stevia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Lemon Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Stevia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemon Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.