Thyme

Big Bluestem

About Thyme and Big Bluestem

Thyme

Big Bluestem

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Herbs

Grass

Origin

Asia, Europe

North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico

Types

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

Number of Varieties

3004

0 40000

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Habitat

Rocky areas

meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-92-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

7 - 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, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.20 cm38.10 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

20.00 cm152.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White

Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Gray Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gray Green

Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze

Leaf Color in Winter

Gray Green

Tan, Sandy Brown

Shape

Leaf Shape

Tiny

Grass like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Part sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

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 over Water, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loamy, Sandy

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

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

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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

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Diarrhea, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion

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

Leaves, Stem

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

Decoration Purposes, Food for animals

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden

Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Thymus vulgaris

ANDROPOGON gerardii

Common Name

Thyme

Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot

In Hindi

अजवायन के फूल

Big Bluestem grass

In German

Thymian

Große Bartgras

In French

Thym

Barbon de Gérard herbe

In Spanish

Tomillo

hierba andropogon grande

In Greek

θυμάρι

Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι

In Portuguese

Tomilho

Vetiver grande grama

In Polish

Tymianek

Big Bluestem trawa

In Latin

Thymum

Big bluestem herba

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Lillosida

Order

Poaceae

Family

Labiatae

Poaceae

Genus

Thymus

Andropogon

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

350150

1 27800

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Properties of Thyme and Big Bluestem

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

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Season and Care of Thyme and Big Bluestem

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

Thyme and Big Bluestem Physical Information

Thyme and Big Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Big Bluestem are as follows:

Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
Big Bluestem leaf color: Green

Care of Thyme and Big Bluestem

Care of Thyme and Big Bluestem 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 Big Bluestem pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Big Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.