Thyme

Astilbe

About Thyme and Astilbe

Thyme

Astilbe

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Herbs

Perennial

Origin

Asia, Europe

Types

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

Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii

Number of Varieties

30015

0 40000

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Habitat

Rocky areas

Mountain tops, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-94-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

9*2

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

A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.20 cm61.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

20.00 cm45.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White

White

Flower Color Modifier

Multi-Color

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Gray Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gray Green

Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Gray Green

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Tiny

Cone shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Part sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Divison, Transplanting

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

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply

In Summer

Lots of watering

Average Water

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loamy, Sandy

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

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

Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers

Pests and Diseases

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

Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses

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

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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

Allergy

Diarrhea, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

Borders, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Prevent weeds

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

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Flowers

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 for bedding in gardens

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden

Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Thymus vulgaris

ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')

Common Name

Thyme

Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe

In Hindi

अजवायन के फूल

Astilbe

In German

Thymian

Prachtspieren

In French

Thym

Astilbe

In Spanish

Tomillo

Astilbe

In Greek

θυμάρι

astilbe

In Portuguese

Tomilho

astilbe

In Polish

Tymianek

astilbe

In Latin

Thymum

Artemisia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rosales

Family

Labiatae

Saxifragaceae

Genus

Thymus

Astilbe

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

35018

1 27800

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Properties of Thyme and Astilbe

Wondering what are the properties of Thyme and Astilbe? We provide you with everything About Thyme and Astilbe. Thyme doesn't have thorns and Astilbe doesn't have thorns. Also Thyme does not have fragrant flowers. Thyme has allergic reactions like Diarrhea and Skin irritation and Astilbe 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 Astilbe and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Thyme and Astilbe

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

Thyme and Astilbe Physical Information

Thyme and Astilbe physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Astilbe are as follows:

Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Astilbe flower color: White
Astilbe leaf color: Green

Care of Thyme and Astilbe

Care of Thyme and Astilbe 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 Astilbe pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead flowers. In summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Astilbe needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.