Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Helichrysum italicum
Habitat
Rocky areas
Hillside, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-11
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, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
White, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
White, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Tiny
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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 regular watering, Water Deeply, Water more in summer, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
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
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, Prune in early spring, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
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
Anemia, chest congestion, Improve heart health, Liver problems, Skin irritation
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
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
HELICHRYSUM italicum
Common Name
Thyme
Curry Plant, Gold Strawflower
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
करी संयंत्र
In German
Thymian
Currykraut
In French
Thym
Usine de Curry
In Spanish
Tomillo
planta de Curry
In Greek
θυμάρι
φυτό Curry
In Portuguese
Tomilho
Curry planta
In Polish
Tymianek
curry roślin
In Latin
Thymum
Curry plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Labiatae
Asteraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Thyme and Curry Plant
Season and care of Thyme and Curry Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Curry Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Curry Plant season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Curry Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Curry Plant is Neutral, Alkaline.
Thyme and Curry Plant Physical Information
Thyme and Curry Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Curry Plant height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Curry Plant are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Curry Plant flower color: Yellow
- Curry Plant leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Thyme and Curry Plant
Care of Thyme and Curry Plant 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 Curry Plant pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Curry Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.