Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants
Origin
Asia, Europe
Southwestern United States, California
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
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Unknown
Bicolor
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
Plant Season
Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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 over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
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
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
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, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
Thyme
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
Firecracker penstemon
In German
Thymian
Kracher penstemon
In French
Thym
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
Tomillo
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
θυμάρι
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
Tomilho
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
Tymianek
petarda penstemon
In Latin
Thymum
Firecracker Persicaria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Not Available
Lamiales
Family
Labiatae
Scrophulariaceae
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 Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Thyme and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Thyme and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Thyme and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
- Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Thyme and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Thyme and Firecracker Penstemon 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 Firecracker Penstemon pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.