Thyme

Blue Marguerite

About Thyme and Blue Marguerite

Thyme

Blue Marguerite

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Herbs

Tender Perennial

Origin

Asia, Europe

South Africa

Types

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

Number of Varieties

3009

0 40000

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Habitat

Rocky areas

Basalt cliffs, Coastal sand dunes, Rock outcrops, Sandy flats

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-99-15

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

8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.20 cm30.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

20.00 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White

Yellow, Blue, Light Blue

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Tan, Silver

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Gray Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gray Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Gray Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Tiny

Oblong

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Part sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy

Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

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, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loamy, Sandy

Loam

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

Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

organic fertilizer like 2:3:2

Pests and Diseases

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

Aphids, Leafminer

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

✔ ✘

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

Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects

Allergy

Diarrhea, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

Beautification, Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes

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

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

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

Basketary, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used for Landscaping

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, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Thymus vulgaris

FELICIA amelloides

Common Name

Thyme

Blue Marguerite

In Hindi

अजवायन के फूल

ब्लू गुलबहार

In German

Thymian

Blau Marguerite

In French

Thym

Bleu Marguerite

In Spanish

Tomillo

Margarita azul

In Greek

θυμάρι

μπλε Marguerite

In Portuguese

Tomilho

azul Marguerite

In Polish

Tymianek

niebieski Marguerite

In Latin

Thymum

Margareta blue

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asterales

Family

Labiatae

Asteraceae

Genus

Thymus

Felicia

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Astereae

Subfamily

Asteroideae

Number of Species

35084

1 27800

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Properties of Thyme and Blue Marguerite

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

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Season and Care of Thyme and Blue Marguerite

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

Thyme and Blue Marguerite Physical Information

Thyme and Blue Marguerite physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Blue Marguerite height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Blue Marguerite are as follows:

Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Blue Marguerite flower color: Yellow, Blue and Light Blue
Blue Marguerite leaf color: Green

Care of Thyme and Blue Marguerite

Care of Thyme and Blue Marguerite 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 Blue Marguerite pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Blue Marguerite needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.