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About Thyme and Chrysanthemum


About Chrysanthemum and Thyme


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Herbs   
Shrubs   

Origin
Asia, Europe   
Asia, Northeastern Europe   

Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme   
Garden mum, Tricolor chrysanthemum, Indian chrysanthemum, Corn marigold   

Number of Varieties
300   
21
13   
99+

Habitat
Rocky areas   
By seashore, Grassland, Thickets   

USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9   
3-9   

AHS Heat Zone
9-1   
9-2   

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, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming   
Clump-Forming   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
10.20 cm   
99+
2.50 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
Not Available   
1.50 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White   
Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow   

Flower Color Modifier
Unknown   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Brown, Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green   
Green, Sea Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green   
Green, Sea Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Tiny   
Ovate   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Summer   
Fall, Summer   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun   
Full Sun   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy   
Well drained   

The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline   
Neutral, Slightly Acidic   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter   
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Drought   
Not Available   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting   
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally   
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline   
Neutral, Slightly Acidic   

Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy   
Well drained   

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   
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth, Remove shoots   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites   
Aphids, Botrytis head rot, Caterpillars, Cutworms, Powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Slugs, Spider mites, Thripes   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Yes   
Yes   

Flower Petal Number
Not Available   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
Yes   
Yes   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Fine   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
Yes   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
No   

Attracts
Butterflies   
Butterflies   

Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation   
Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives, Skin rash   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

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

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
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   
Chest pain, Diabetes, Headache, High blood pressure, Swelling   

Part of Plant Used
Whole plant   
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   
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant   

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden   
Not Available   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris   
Chrysanthemums   

Common Name
Thyme   
Chrysanths   

In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल   
Chrysanthemums   

In German
Thymian   
Chrysanthemen   

In French
Thym   
Chrysanthèmes   

In Spanish
Tomillo   
Crisantemos   

In Greek
θυμάρι   
χρυσάνθεμα   

In Portuguese
Tomilho   
Crisântemos   

In Polish
Tymianek   
Chryzantemy   

In Latin
Thymum   
Chrysanthemums   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Not Available   
Asterales   

Family
Labiatae   
Asteraceae   

Genus
Thymus   
Chrysanthemum   

Clade
Not Available   
Not Available   

Tribe
Not Available   
Anthemideae   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
350   
99+
50   
99+

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Properties of Thyme and Chrysanthemum

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

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Season and Care of Thyme and Chrysanthemum

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

Thyme and Chrysanthemum Physical Information

Thyme and Chrysanthemum physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Chrysanthemum height is 2.50 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Chrysanthemum are as follows:

Care of Thyme and Chrysanthemum

Care of Thyme and Chrysanthemum 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 Chrysanthemum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth and Remove shoots. In summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chrysanthemum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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