Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Asia, Europe
Southern Asia, India, Nepal
Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Curly Locks, Roman Gold, Emerald Falls Pendula
Habitat
Rocky areas
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-9
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Pyramidal
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Unknown
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown, Green, Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Tiny
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full 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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
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
Antidote, Antifungal, Astringent, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Inner Wood, Outer Bark
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
Incense, Oil is used for aromatherapy, The essential oil is used as insect repellent, Used as a building material, Wood is used to store meat and food grains
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
CEDRUS deodara
Common Name
Thyme
Deodar Cedar, Himalayan Cedar
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
देवदार
In German
Thymian
Deodar Cedar
In French
Thym
Deodar Cedar
In Spanish
Tomillo
Deodar Cedar
In Greek
θυμάρι
κέδρους Cedar
In Portuguese
Tomilho
Deodar Cedar
In Polish
Tymianek
Deodar Cedar
In Latin
Thymum
Deodar Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Not Available
Pinales
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Abietoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Thyme and Deodar Cedar
Season and care of Thyme and Deodar Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Deodar Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Deodar Cedar season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Deodar Cedar is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Deodar Cedar is Neutral, Alkaline.
Thyme and Deodar Cedar Physical Information
Thyme and Deodar Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Deodar Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Deodar Cedar are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Deodar Cedar flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Deodar Cedar leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Thyme and Deodar Cedar
Care of Thyme and Deodar Cedar 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 Deodar Cedar pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Deodar Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.