Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
-
Thymus citriodorus
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-14
-9999
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Red
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green, Tan
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water Deeply
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees, Wildlife
Allergy
-
Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Tropical, Wildflower
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CALLIANDRA californica
Thymus citriodorus
Common Name
Baja fairy duster
Zapotillo
Chuparosa
Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme
In Hindi
tabardillo
Lemon Thyme
In German
tabardillo
Zitronenthymian
In French
tabardillo
citron Thyme
In Spanish
tabardillo
citron Thyme
In Greek
Tabardillo
λεμόνι Θυμάρι
In Portuguese
Tabardillo
limão Tomilho
In Polish
Tabardillo
tymianek cytrynowy
In Latin
Tabardillo
lemon Thyme
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Tabardillo and Lemon Thyme
Season and care of Tabardillo and Lemon Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Tabardillo and Lemon Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabardillo season is Spring and Fall and Lemon Thyme season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tabardillo is Loam, Sand and for Lemon Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabardillo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemon Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline.
Tabardillo and Lemon Thyme Physical Information
Tabardillo and Lemon Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Tabardillo height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Tabardillo and Lemon Thyme are as follows:
Tabardillo flower color: Red
Tabardillo leaf color: Green
Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Tabardillo and Lemon Thyme
Care of Tabardillo and Lemon Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabardillo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lemon Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tabardillo 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.