Thyme

Bethlehem Sage

About Thyme and Bethlehem Sage

Thyme

Bethlehem Sage

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Herbs

Perennial

Origin

Asia, Europe

Southern Europe

Types

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

Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle

Number of Varieties

300100

0 40000

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Habitat

Rocky areas

Forest edges, Hillside, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-94-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

8*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

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.20 cm30.50 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, Red, Pink, Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

White, Green, Silver

Leaf Color in Summer

Gray Green

White, Green, Silver

Leaf Color in Fall

Gray Green

White, Green, Silver

Leaf Color in Winter

Gray Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Tiny

Oblovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Part sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

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

In Summer

Lots of watering

Average Water

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loamy, Sandy

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Part 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

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

Single

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

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Diarrhea, Skin irritation

Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

Beauty Benefits

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

Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Flowers, Root

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 Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden

Bedding Plant, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Thymus vulgaris

PULMONARIA saccharata

Common Name

Thyme

Bethlehem Sage

In Hindi

अजवायन के फूल

Hydrangea

In German

Thymian

Hortensie

In French

Thym

Hortensia

In Spanish

Tomillo

Hortensia

In Greek

θυμάρι

υδραγεία

In Portuguese

Tomilho

Hortênsia

In Polish

Tymianek

Hortensja

In Latin

Thymum

Hibiscus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Family

Labiatae

Boraginaceae

Genus

Thymus

Clade

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

35060

1 27800

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Properties of Thyme and Bethlehem Sage

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

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Season and Care of Thyme and Bethlehem Sage

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

Thyme and Bethlehem Sage Physical Information

Thyme and Bethlehem Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Bethlehem Sage height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Bethlehem Sage are as follows:

Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Bethlehem Sage flower color: White, Red, Pink and Violet
Bethlehem Sage leaf color: White, Green and Silver

Care of Thyme and Bethlehem Sage

Care of Thyme and Bethlehem Sage 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 Bethlehem Sage 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 Bethlehem Sage needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.