Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe
Asia, Central Asia, Eastern Asia, Southwest Europe
Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Accent, Acropolls, Cassata,Dellbes, Flower parade, Hawera
Habitat
Rocky areas
Hillside, Open scrub, River side, Rocky areas, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-9
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, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Ivory, Lemon yellow, Peach, White, Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Green
Plant Season
Summer
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Early Spring, Late Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Black Walnut Toxicity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Part 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, Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Basal rot, Crown rot, Fire, Leaf spot, Scorch, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single, Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
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
Asthma, Cold, Cough, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, 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
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
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Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
Narcissus
Common Name
Thyme
Daffodil
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
हलका पीला
In German
Thymian
Narzisse
In Spanish
Tomillo
Narciso
In Greek
θυμάρι
ασφόδελος
In Portuguese
Tomilho
Abrótea
In Polish
Tymianek
żonkil
In Latin
Thymum
Asphodelus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Labiatae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Thyme and Daffodil
Season and care of Thyme and Daffodil is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Daffodil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Daffodil season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Daffodil is Clay, Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Daffodil is Acidic.
Thyme and Daffodil Physical Information
Thyme and Daffodil physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Daffodil height is 1.25 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Daffodil are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Daffodil flower color: Ivory, Lemon yellow, Peach, White, Yellow and Yellow green
- Daffodil leaf color: Green
Care of Thyme and Daffodil
Care of Thyme and Daffodil 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 Daffodil pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Daffodil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.