Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
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Types
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Thymus citriodorus
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
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
Flower Color
White
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Even Pinnate
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Bees, Wildlife
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Hypoglycaemic
Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
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Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
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
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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.