Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Herbs
Origin
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe
Asia, Europe
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red, Orange Red
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Unknown
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Tiny
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
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
Cut or pinch the stems, 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, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Root rot, Rust, Slugs
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
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
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Food for animals
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
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
DIANTHUS barbatus 'Heart Attack'
Thymus vulgaris
Common Name
Heart Attack Sweet William, Sweet William
Thyme
In Hindi
स्वीट विलियम
अजवायन के फूल
In French
sweet william
Thym
In Spanish
Guillermo dulce
Tomillo
In Greek
είδος γαρύφαλλου
θυμάρι
In Portuguese
william doce
Tomilho
In Polish
słodki William
Tymianek
In Latin
amaranthus
Thymum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Not Available
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Labiatae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sweet William and Thyme
Season and care of Sweet William and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet William and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet William season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Thyme season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet William is Loam and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Sweet William is Neutral and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Sweet William and Thyme Physical Information
Sweet William and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet William height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Sweet William and Thyme are as follows:
Sweet William flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red and Orange Red
Sweet William leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
- Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Sweet William and Thyme
Care of Sweet William and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet William pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Sweet William needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.