Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Perennial, Shrub
Origin
Asia, Europe
Northwestern United States, Canada
Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
sharpleaf penstemon, white-margined beardtongue, lowland beardtongue
Habitat
Rocky areas
foothill woods, High elevation, Open areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-9
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, 14, 15
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Tiny
Narrow and lance shape
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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
Needs less watering, Requires regular watering, Water occasionally
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
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Asthma, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling
Recovering internal injuries, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
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
Container, Used as Ornamental plant, Veterinarian uses
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
PENSTEMON fruticosus 'Purple Haze'
Common Name
Thyme
Bush Penstemon, Shrubby Penstemon
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
Bush Penstemon
In German
Thymian
Bush Penstemon
In French
Thym
Bush Penstemon
In Spanish
Tomillo
Bush Penstemon
In Greek
θυμάρι
Μπους Penstemon
In Portuguese
Tomilho
Bush, Penstemon
In Polish
Tymianek
Bush Penstemon
In Latin
Thymum
Persicaria Bush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Labiatae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Thyme and Bush Penstemon
Season and care of Thyme and Bush Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Bush Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Bush Penstemon season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Bush Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Bush Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Thyme and Bush Penstemon Physical Information
Thyme and Bush Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Bush Penstemon height is 45.72 cm and width 40.64 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Bush Penstemon are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Bush Penstemon flower color: Purple
- Bush Penstemon leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Thyme and Bush Penstemon
Care of Thyme and Bush Penstemon 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 Penstemon 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 Bush Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.