Thyme

Escallonia

About Thyme and Escallonia

Thyme

Escallonia

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Herbs

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

Asia, Europe

Types

Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme

Number of Varieties

30065

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Habitat

Rocky areas

Mountain Slopes

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-97-9

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.20 cm150.00 cm

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Minimum Width

20.00 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White

White, Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Gray Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gray Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Gray Green

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Tiny

Irregular

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Part sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loamy, Sandy

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites

Fungal leaf spots

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Bees, Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Diarrhea, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Flowers, 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

Basketary, Used as firewood, Wood is used fore making tools

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden

Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Thymus vulgaris

Escallonia resinosa

Common Name

Thyme

Escallonia

In Hindi

अजवायन के फूल

गम

In German

Thymian

Gummi

In French

Thym

gomme

In Spanish

Tomillo

goma

In Greek

θυμάρι

κόμμι

In Portuguese

Tomilho

goma

In Polish

Tymianek

guma

In Latin

Thymum

Euonymus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Escalloniales

Family

Labiatae

Grossulariaceae

Genus

Thymus

Escallonia

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Escallonioideae

Number of Species

35050

1 27800

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Properties of Thyme and Escallonia

Wondering what are the properties of Thyme and Escallonia? We provide you with everything About Thyme and Escallonia. Thyme doesn't have thorns and Escallonia doesn't have thorns. Also Thyme does not have fragrant flowers. Thyme has allergic reactions like Diarrhea and Skin irritation and Escallonia has allergic reactions like Diarrhea and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Thyme and Escallonia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Thyme and Escallonia

Season and care of Thyme and Escallonia is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Escallonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Escallonia season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Escallonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Escallonia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Thyme and Escallonia Physical Information

Thyme and Escallonia physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Escallonia height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Escallonia are as follows:

Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Escallonia flower color: White and Pink
Escallonia leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Thyme and Escallonia

Care of Thyme and Escallonia 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 Escallonia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Escallonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.