Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Asia, Europe
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey, Northern Africa
Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Elegantissima boxwood, Latifolia Maculata boxwood
Habitat
Rocky areas
Sandy areas, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-8
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
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Unknown
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Sandy
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip 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
Do not water frequently
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
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Mildew, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Caterpillar, Early/Late Blight, Mites, Spider Mites
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blackheads, Good Cleanser, Makes Hair Silkier
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling
Dermatitis, epilepsy, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, 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 to make chess pieces
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Bonsai, Edging, Espalier, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
Buxus sempervirens
Common Name
Thyme
English boxwood
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
European boxwood
In German
Thymian
Gewöhnlicher Buchsbaum
In French
Thym
Buis commun
In Spanish
Tomillo
boj común
In Greek
θυμάρι
European boxwood
In Portuguese
Tomilho
Buxo
In Polish
Tymianek
Bukszpan wieczniezielony
In Latin
Thymum
European boxwood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Buxales
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Thyme and English Boxwood
Season and care of Thyme and English Boxwood is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and English Boxwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and English Boxwood season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for English Boxwood is Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for English Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Thyme and English Boxwood Physical Information
Thyme and English Boxwood physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available whereas English Boxwood height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and English Boxwood are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
English Boxwood flower color: Yellow green
- English Boxwood leaf color: Green
Care of Thyme and English Boxwood
Care of Thyme and English Boxwood 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 English Boxwood pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 English Boxwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.