Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe
World/Pandemic
Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas
Grassland, Wet lands
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, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Spreading
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Unknown
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Tiny
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
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
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
Cyperus papyrus
Common Name
Thyme
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
dwarf papyrus
In German
Thymian
Zwerg Papyrus
In French
Thym
papyrus nain
In Spanish
Tomillo
papiro enano
In Greek
θυμάρι
νάνος πάπυρο
In Portuguese
Tomilho
papiro anão
In Polish
Tymianek
krasnolud papirus
In Latin
Thymum
P. papyrus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Poales
Family
Labiatae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Thyme and Dwarf Papyrus
Season and care of Thyme and Dwarf Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Dwarf Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Dwarf Papyrus season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Thyme and Dwarf Papyrus Physical Information
Thyme and Dwarf Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Dwarf Papyrus are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
- Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Care of Thyme and Dwarf Papyrus
Care of Thyme and Dwarf Papyrus 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 Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.