Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Asia, Europe
India, Southeast Asia
Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas
gardens, Homesteads
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
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
21,22
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Spreading
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Unknown
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
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
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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
Not Available
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Found
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Root
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
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
Tabernaemontana Divaricata
Common Name
Thyme
Crepe Jasmine
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
Tabernaemontana
In German
Thymian
Tabernaemontana
In French
Thym
Tabernaemontana
In Spanish
Tomillo
Tabernaemontana
In Greek
θυμάρι
Tabernaemontana
In Portuguese
Tomilho
Tabernaemontana
In Polish
Tymianek
Tabernaemontana
In Latin
Thymum
Tabernaemontana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Gentianales
Family
Labiatae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Thymus
Tabernaemontana
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of Thyme and Crape Jasmine
Season and care of Thyme and Crape Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Crape Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Crape Jasmine season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Crape Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Crape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral.
Thyme and Crape Jasmine Physical Information
Thyme and Crape Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Crape Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Crape Jasmine are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Crape Jasmine flower color: White
- Crape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Thyme and Crape Jasmine
Care of Thyme and Crape Jasmine 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 Crape Jasmine pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crape Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.