Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Asia, Europe
Europe, Mediterranean, Canary Islands, Northern Africa
Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Broccoflower, Green Cauliflower
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas
Farms, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
1-11
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Unknown
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Red, Purple, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Red, Purple, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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 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
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling
anti-cancer
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
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
BRASSICA oleracea
Common Name
Thyme
Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Collards, Kale, Kohlrabi
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
फूलगोभी
In German
Thymian
Blumenkohl
In Spanish
Tomillo
Coliflor
In Greek
θυμάρι
Κουνουπίδι
In Portuguese
Tomilho
Couveflor
In Polish
Tymianek
Kalafior
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Brassicales
Family
Labiatae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Thyme and Cauliflower
Season and care of Thyme and Cauliflower is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Cauliflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Cauliflower season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Cauliflower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Cauliflower is Neutral, Alkaline.
Thyme and Cauliflower Physical Information
Thyme and Cauliflower physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Cauliflower height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Cauliflower are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Cauliflower flower color: Yellow
- Cauliflower leaf color: Not Available
Care of Thyme and Cauliflower
Care of Thyme and Cauliflower 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 Cauliflower pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cauliflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.