Thyme

Asafoetida

About Thyme and Asafoetida

Thyme

Asafoetida

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Herbs

Origin

Asia, Europe

India, Iran

Types

Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme

Number of Varieties

300-

0 40000

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Habitat

Rocky areas

Desert, Mountains

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-94-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

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

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.20 cm100.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

20.00 cm40.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White

Yellow green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brownish Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Gray Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gray Green

Orange, Brown, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Tiny

Compound

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Part sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Early Spring, Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Divison, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally

Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loamy, Sandy

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

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

Pests and Diseases

Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Birds

Allergy

Diarrhea, Skin irritation

convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems, Miscarriage

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Moisturizing, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling

Asthma, Bronchitis, epilepsy, Laxative, Upset stomach

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Fruits, Seeds

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 a flavouring in food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden

Edible, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Thymus vulgaris

Ferula assa-foetida

Common Name

Thyme

Asafoetida

In Hindi

अजवायन के फूल

हींग

In German

Thymian

asafoetida

In French

Thym

Asafoetida

In Spanish

Tomillo

Asa fétida

In Greek

θυμάρι

Μηδικό σίλφιο

In Portuguese

Tomilho

Asafoetida

In Polish

Tymianek

Asafoetida

In Latin

Thymum

Asafoetida

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Apiales

Family

Labiatae

Fagaceae

Genus

Thymus

Ferula

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

350130

1 27800

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Properties of Thyme and Asafoetida

Wondering what are the properties of Thyme and Asafoetida? We provide you with everything About Thyme and Asafoetida. Thyme doesn't have thorns and Asafoetida doesn't have thorns. Also Thyme does not have fragrant flowers. Thyme has allergic reactions like Diarrhea and Skin irritation and Asafoetida has allergic reactions like Diarrhea and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Thyme and Asafoetida and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Thyme and Asafoetida

Season and care of Thyme and Asafoetida is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Asafoetida Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Asafoetida season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Asafoetida is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Asafoetida is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Thyme and Asafoetida Physical Information

Thyme and Asafoetida physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Asafoetida height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Asafoetida are as follows:

Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Asafoetida flower color: Yellow green
Asafoetida leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Thyme and Asafoetida

Care of Thyme and Asafoetida 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 Asafoetida 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 Asafoetida needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.