Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
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Habitat
Rocky areas
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-7
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Red, Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Red, Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Tiny
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Early Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification
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
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
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
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Alpine, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
ERICA carnea
Common Name
Thyme
Winter heath
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
अल्पाइन हीथ
In German
Thymian
Alpine Heath
In French
Thym
Alpine Heath
In Spanish
Tomillo
Alpine Heath
In Greek
θυμάρι
Alpine Heath
In Portuguese
Tomilho
Alpine Heath
In Polish
Tymianek
Alpine Heath
In Latin
Thymum
Alpini Heath
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Labiatae
Ericaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Thyme and Alpine Heath
Season and care of Thyme and Alpine Heath is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Alpine Heath Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Alpine Heath season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Alpine Heath is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Alpine Heath is Acidic, Neutral.
Thyme and Alpine Heath Physical Information
Thyme and Alpine Heath physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Alpine Heath height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Alpine Heath are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Alpine Heath flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose and Lavender
- Alpine Heath leaf color: Green
Care of Thyme and Alpine Heath
Care of Thyme and Alpine Heath 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 Alpine Heath pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alpine Heath needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.