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
Alstroemeria aurea
Alstroemeria aurantiaca
Alstroemeria caryophyllacea
Alstroemeria haemantha
Alstroemeria ligtu
Alstroemeria psittacina
Alstroemeria pulchella
Habitat
Rocky areas
Forest margins, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-10
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
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Unknown
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Tiny
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Transplanting
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 water frequently, Reduce watering during fall, Water Deeply, 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Not Available
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.
Beautification
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
Not Available
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
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
ALSTROEMERIA 'Parigo Charm'
Common Name
Thyme
Alstroemeria, Lily-of-the-Incas, Parigo Charm Alstroemeria
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
alstroemeria
In German
Thymian
Alstroemeria
In French
Thym
Alstroemeria
In Spanish
Tomillo
Alstroemeria
In Greek
θυμάρι
Alstroemeria
In Portuguese
Tomilho
Alstroemeria
In Polish
Tymianek
Alstroemeria
In Latin
Thymum
Alstroemeria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Not Available
Liliales
Family
Labiatae
Liliaceae
Genus
Thymus
Alstroemeria
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Alstroemerieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Bombacoideae
Season and Care of Thyme and Alstroemeria
Season and care of Thyme and Alstroemeria is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Alstroemeria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Alstroemeria season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Alstroemeria is Loam while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Alstroemeria is Neutral.
Thyme and Alstroemeria Physical Information
Thyme and Alstroemeria physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Alstroemeria height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Alstroemeria are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Alstroemeria flower color: Gold
- Alstroemeria leaf color: Light Green
Care of Thyme and Alstroemeria
Care of Thyme and Alstroemeria 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 Alstroemeria 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 Alstroemeria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.