Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Shrub, Ornamental Tree
Habitat
Rocky areas
River side, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
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
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
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Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
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Leaf Shape
Tiny
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
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
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 flowers, 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
Birds, Caterpillars, Coral Spot, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Borders, Mixed Border
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
anti-cancer, Febrifuge, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Seeds
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
Biomass for fuel, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
ELAEAGNUS 'Quicksilver'
Common Name
Thyme
Oleaster
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
इलेगनस
In German
Thymian
Elaeagnus
In Spanish
Tomillo
Elaeagnus
In Greek
θυμάρι
Elaeagnus
In Portuguese
Tomilho
Elaeagnus
In Polish
Tymianek
Elaeagnus
In Latin
Thymum
Elaeagnus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Labiatae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Thyme and Elaeagnus
Season and care of Thyme and Elaeagnus is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Elaeagnus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Elaeagnus season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Elaeagnus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Elaeagnus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Thyme and Elaeagnus Physical Information
Thyme and Elaeagnus physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Elaeagnus height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Elaeagnus are as follows:
Care of Thyme and Elaeagnus
Care of Thyme and Elaeagnus 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 Elaeagnus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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 Elaeagnus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.