Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, Europe
Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Carpinus caroliniana caroliniana, Carpinus caroliniana virginiana
Habitat
Rocky areas
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Spreading
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Unknown
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Not Available
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Canker, fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for the Scalp, Stops hair loss
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
Anxiety, Bleeding, Cold, Cough, Cuts, Eye Infection, Fatigue, Fights Depression, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Wounds
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 firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
CARPINUS caroliniana
Common Name
Thyme
American Hornbeam, Musclewood, blue-beech, Ironwood
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
अमेरिकी हानबीन
In German
Thymian
Amerikanische Hainbuche
In French
Thym
Charme de Caroline
In Spanish
Tomillo
Carpinus caroliniana
In Greek
θυμάρι
american γαύρο
In Portuguese
Tomilho
Carpinus caroliniana
In Polish
Tymianek
Grab amerykański
In Latin
Thymum
american hornbeam
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Fagales
Family
Labiatae
Betulaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Thyme and American Hornbeam
Season and care of Thyme and American Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and American Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and American Hornbeam season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for American Hornbeam is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for American Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.
Thyme and American Hornbeam Physical Information
Thyme and American Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available whereas American Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and American Hornbeam are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
American Hornbeam flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- American Hornbeam leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Thyme and American Hornbeam
Care of Thyme and American Hornbeam 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 American Hornbeam pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.