Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe
South America
Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Pensacola, Argentine, Tifton 9
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-11
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
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Mat-forming
Minimum Width
20.00 cm
30.00 cm
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
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Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Tiny
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
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
Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary
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
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Ground Cover
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
Leaves
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
Recommended more for beef than for milk production
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
PASPALUM notatum
Common Name
Thyme
Bahia Grass
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
बाहिया घास
In German
Thymian
Bahia Grass
In French
Thym
l'herbe de Bahia
In Spanish
Tomillo
bahia hierba
In Greek
θυμάρι
Bahia γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Tomilho
bahia grama
In Polish
Tymianek
Bahia trawy
In Latin
Thymum
bahia herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
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Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Thyme and Bahia Grass
Season and care of Thyme and Bahia Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Bahia Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Bahia Grass season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Bahia Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Bahia Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Thyme and Bahia Grass Physical Information
Thyme and Bahia Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Bahia Grass height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Bahia Grass are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Bahia Grass flower color:
- Bahia Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Thyme and Bahia Grass
Care of Thyme and Bahia Grass 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 Bahia Grass pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary. In summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bahia Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.