Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe
Hybrid origin
Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
30
Habitat
Rocky areas
Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-10
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
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
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Unknown
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune prior to new growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling
Cough, Diarrhea, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
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
Use in Chinese herbology
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
AGASTACHE 'Pink Pop'
Common Name
Thyme
Agastache, Hybrid Hyssop, Pink Pop Agastache
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
Agastache
In German
Thymian
Agastache
In Spanish
Tomillo
Agastache
In Greek
θυμάρι
Agastache
In Portuguese
Tomilho
Agastache
In Polish
Tymianek
Agastache
In Latin
Thymum
Agastache
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Lamiales
Family
Labiatae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Thymus
Giant hyssop
Clade
Not Available
Foeniculum
Tribe
Not Available
Nepeteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Thyme and Agastache
Season and care of Thyme and Agastache is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Agastache Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Agastache season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Agastache is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Agastache is Neutral, Alkaline.
Thyme and Agastache Physical Information
Thyme and Agastache physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Agastache height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Agastache are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Agastache flower color: Pink
- Agastache leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Thyme and Agastache
Care of Thyme and Agastache 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 Agastache pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter and Prune prior to new growth. In summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Agastache needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.