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About Thyme and Daphne


About Daphne and Thyme


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Herbs  
Broadleaf Evergreen  

Origin
Asia, Europe  
China  

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

Number of Varieties
300  
28
-  

Habitat
Rocky areas  
Upland  

USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9  
8-9  

AHS Heat Zone
9-1  
-  

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  
21,22  

Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming  
Oval or Rounded  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
10.20 cm  
99+
60.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
20.00 cm  
90.00 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White  
White  

Flower Color Modifier
-  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
-  
Crimson  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green  
Green, Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green  
Green, Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green  
Green, Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green  
Green, Dark Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Tiny  
Elliptic  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Summer  
Spring, Summer, Fall  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  

Growth Rate
Medium  
Medium  

Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy  
Loam  

The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline  
Neutral  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter  
Spring, Late Spring  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  

Tolerances
Drought  
-  

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground  
Container, Ground, Pot  

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting  
Grafting, Seedlings  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally  
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline  
Neutral  

Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy  
Loam  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun  
Full 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 in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season  

Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites  
Red blotch  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought, Shade areas  

Facts

Flowers
Yes  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
-  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
Yes  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
Yes  

Foliage Texture
Fine  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Glossy  

Evergreen
Yes  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
No  
No  

Attracts
Butterflies  
Insects  

Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation  
Skin irritation  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.  
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
-  
-  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
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  
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds  

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  
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry  

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden  
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris  
DAPHNE acutiloba  

Common Name
Thyme  
Daphne plant  

In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल  
डाफ्ने संयंत्र  

In German
Thymian  
Daphne Pflanzen  

In French
Thym  
plante Daphne  

In Spanish
Tomillo  
planta de Daphne  

In Greek
θυμάρι  
Δάφνη φυτών  

In Portuguese
Tomilho  
Daphne planta  

In Polish
Tymianek  
Daphne roślin  

In Latin
Thymum  
Daphne plant  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
-  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
-  
Malvales  

Family
Labiatae  
Thymelaeaceae  

Genus
Thymus  
Daphne  

Clade
-  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids  

Tribe
-  
-  

Subfamily
-  
-  

Number of Species
350  
99+
95  
99+

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Properties of Thyme and Daphne

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

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Season and Care of Thyme and Daphne

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

Thyme and Daphne Physical Information

Thyme and Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Daphne are as follows:

Care of Thyme and Daphne

Care of Thyme and Daphne 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 Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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