Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Diervilla sessilifolia, Diervilla rivularis
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas
Forests, Prairies, Roadsides, Wet lands, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-7
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Unknown
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Yellow, Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part 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
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Avoid during Pregnancy, Poisonous, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling
Diuretic, Galactogogue, Laxative, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, 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
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
DIERVILLA lonicera
Common Name
Thyme
Northern bush honeysuckle, Low bush honeysuckle, Dwarf bush honeysuckle, Yellow-flowered upright honeysuckle
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
Bush Honeysuckle
Plant
In German
Thymian
Bush Honeysuckle
Pflanze
In French
Thym
Bush Honeysuckle
Plante
In Spanish
Tomillo
Bush madreselva
Planta
In Greek
θυμάρι
Μπους Αγιόκλημα
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Tomilho
Bush, Honeysuckle
Plantar
In Polish
Tymianek
Bush Honeysuckle
Roślina
In Latin
Thymum
CISSANTHEMOS Bush
planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Dipsacales
Family
Labiatae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Diervilleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Thyme and Bush Honeysuckle
Season and care of Thyme and Bush Honeysuckle is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Bush Honeysuckle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Bush Honeysuckle season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Bush Honeysuckle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Bush Honeysuckle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Thyme and Bush Honeysuckle Physical Information
Thyme and Bush Honeysuckle physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Bush Honeysuckle height is 10.16 cm and width 10.16 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Bush Honeysuckle are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Bush Honeysuckle flower color: Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Bush Honeysuckle leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Care of Thyme and Bush Honeysuckle
Care of Thyme and Bush Honeysuckle 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 Bush Honeysuckle pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bush Honeysuckle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.