Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe
Caribbean
Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Wild sago
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas
Loamy soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-15
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
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Unknown
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Tiny
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, 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
Requires watering in the growing season, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, 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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
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
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
ZAMIA pumila
Common Name
Thyme
Coontie
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
Coontie
In German
Thymian
Coontie
In Spanish
Tomillo
coontie
In Portuguese
Tomilho
Coontie
In Polish
Tymianek
Coontie
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Cycadophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Cycadopsida
Order
Not Available
Cycadales
Family
Labiatae
Zamiaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Zamieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Zamioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Thyme and Coontie
Season and care of Thyme and Coontie is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Coontie Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Coontie season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Coontie is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Coontie is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Thyme and Coontie Physical Information
Thyme and Coontie physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Coontie height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Coontie are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Coontie flower color: Not Available
- Coontie leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Thyme and Coontie
Care of Thyme and Coontie 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 Coontie pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coontie needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.