Thyme

Crimson Pygmy

About Thyme and Crimson Pygmy

Thyme

Crimson Pygmy

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Herbs

Shrub

Origin

Asia, Europe

Japan

Types

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

Number of Varieties

3003

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Habitat

Rocky areas

All sorts of environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-94-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

8-5

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

A3, 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

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.20 cm45.70 cm

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Minimum Width

20.00 cm61.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White

Yellow, Yellow green

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Crimson, Dark Red

Leaf Color in Summer

Gray Green

Dark Red, Bronze

Leaf Color in Fall

Gray Green

Red, Dark Red, Bronze

Leaf Color in Winter

Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Tiny

Acuminate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Part sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loamy, Sandy

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

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

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

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

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Pollution

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

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Birds

Allergy

Diarrhea, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use

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

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

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden

Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Thymus vulgaris

BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'

Common Name

Thyme

Japanese Burberry

In Hindi

अजवायन के फूल

crimson pygmy

In German

Thymian

crimson pygmy

In French

Thym

crimson pygmy

In Spanish

Tomillo

crimson pygmy

In Greek

θυμάρι

crimson pygmy

In Portuguese

Tomilho

crimson pygmy

In Polish

Tymianek

crimson pygmy

In Latin

Thymum

crimson pygmy

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ranunculales

Family

Labiatae

Berberidaceae

Genus

Thymus

Berberis

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

35050

1 27800

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Properties of Thyme and Crimson Pygmy

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

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Season and Care of Thyme and Crimson Pygmy

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

Thyme and Crimson Pygmy Physical Information

Thyme and Crimson Pygmy physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Crimson Pygmy are as follows:

Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red

Care of Thyme and Crimson Pygmy

Care of Thyme and Crimson Pygmy 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 Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crimson Pygmy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.