Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe
Northeast Mexico, Southeastern United States
Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Deciduous, Evergreen
Habitat
Rocky areas
Hillside, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
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
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Dry, Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Dry
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Dry, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Dry
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
-
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
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
Food for animals, Food for insects
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
Senegalia berlandieri
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
Acacia
In Spanish
Tomillo
Acacia
In Portuguese
Tomilho
Acacia
In Polish
Tymianek
Acacia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Season and Care of Thyme and Acacia
Season and care of Thyme and Acacia is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Acacia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Acacia season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Acacia is Dry, Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Acacia is Slightly Alkaline.
Thyme and Acacia Physical Information
Thyme and Acacia physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Acacia height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Acacia are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Acacia flower color: White
- Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Thyme and Acacia
Care of Thyme and Acacia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Thyme pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Requires extensive pruning and Acacia pruning is done . In summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Acacia needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.