Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Chitalpa tashkentensis
Habitat
Rocky areas
Dry areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-11
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
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
-
Leaf Shape
Tiny
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full 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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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 ground moist, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
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
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion
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
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
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
X CHITALPA tashkentensis
Common Name
Thyme
Chitalpa
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
Chitalpa संयंत्र
In German
Thymian
Chitalpa Pflanze
In French
Thym
plante Chitalpa
In Spanish
Tomillo
planta Chitalpa
In Greek
θυμάρι
φυτό Chitalpa
In Portuguese
Tomilho
planta Chitalpa
In Polish
Tymianek
Chitalpa roślin
In Latin
Thymum
Chitalpa herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Labiatae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Thyme and Chitalpa
Season and care of Thyme and Chitalpa is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Chitalpa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Chitalpa season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Chitalpa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Chitalpa is Neutral, Alkaline.
Thyme and Chitalpa Physical Information
Thyme and Chitalpa physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Chitalpa height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Chitalpa are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Chitalpa flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Lavender
- Chitalpa leaf color: Green
Care of Thyme and Chitalpa
Care of Thyme and Chitalpa 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 Chitalpa pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning and Requires very little pruning. In summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chitalpa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.