Thyme

Creeping Phlox

About Thyme and Creeping Phlox

Thyme

Creeping Phlox

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Herbs

Perennial

Origin

Asia, Europe

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States

Types

Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme

Number of Varieties

30025

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Habitat

Rocky areas

Rocky areas, Slopes

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-94-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

8-1

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

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Mat-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.20 cm10.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

20.00 cm30.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White

White, Blue, Purple, Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Gray Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gray Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Gray Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Tiny

Needle like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Part sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy

Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Divison, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally

Needs more water during establishment, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loamy, Sandy

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Part 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

Prune after flowering, Prune in summer

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

General garden fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites

Caterpillars, Crown rot, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust, Southern blight, Yellow Leaves

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Allergy

Diarrhea, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

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

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

Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden

Cutflower, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Thymus vulgaris

Phlox subulata

Common Name

Thyme

Creeping Phlox

In Hindi

अजवायन के फूल

जीव एक प्रकार का पौधा

In German

Thymian

kriechend Phlox

In French

Thym

phlox rampant

In Spanish

Tomillo

rastrero phlox

In Greek

θυμάρι

υφέρπουσα phlox

In Portuguese

Tomilho

rastejar phlox

In Polish

Tymianek

pełzanie floks

In Latin

Thymum

Phlox serpentium

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Solanales

Family

Labiatae

Polemoniaceae

Genus

Thymus

Phlox

Clade

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

35067

1 27800

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Properties of Thyme and Creeping Phlox

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

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Season and Care of Thyme and Creeping Phlox

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

Thyme and Creeping Phlox Physical Information

Thyme and Creeping Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Creeping Phlox height is 10.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Creeping Phlox are as follows:

Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Creeping Phlox flower color: White, Blue, Purple and Pink
Creeping Phlox leaf color: Green

Care of Thyme and Creeping Phlox

Care of Thyme and Creeping Phlox 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 Creeping Phlox pruning is done Prune after flowering and Prune in summer. In summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Creeping Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.