Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Asia, Europe
Southeastern United States
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
sand dunes, Sandhills, Well Drained, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
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
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Unknown
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Tiny
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs, Drought Tolerant
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Digestion problems, Fever, Heart problems, hypertension, Making Herbs, Rheumatism
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
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
ILEX vomitoria 'Nana'
Common Name
Thyme
Dwarf Yaupon Holly
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
Dwarf Yaupon Holly
In German
Thymian
Dwarf Yaupon Holly
In French
Thym
Dwarf Yaupon Holly
In Spanish
Tomillo
Dwarf Yaupon Holly
In Greek
θυμάρι
Dwarf Yaupon Holly
In Portuguese
Tomilho
Dwarf Yaupon Holly
In Polish
Tymianek
Dwarf Yaupon Holly
In Latin
Thymum
Dwarf Yaupon Holly
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Celastrales
Family
Labiatae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Thyme and Dwarf Yaupon Holly
Season and care of Thyme and Dwarf Yaupon Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Dwarf Yaupon Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Dwarf Yaupon Holly season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Dwarf Yaupon Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Dwarf Yaupon Holly is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Thyme and Dwarf Yaupon Holly Physical Information
Thyme and Dwarf Yaupon Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Dwarf Yaupon Holly height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Dwarf Yaupon Holly are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Dwarf Yaupon Holly flower color: White
- Dwarf Yaupon Holly leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Thyme and Dwarf Yaupon Holly
Care of Thyme and Dwarf Yaupon Holly 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 Yaupon Holly pruning is done 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 Dwarf Yaupon Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.