Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe
California
Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
Habitat
Rocky areas
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-9
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, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
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Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Tiny
Awl-Shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
Requires large amount of water
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
Clay, 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
prune to control shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Grey mold, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
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
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Wood
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 for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
Common Name
Thyme
Giant Sequoia
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
Giant Sequoia
In German
Thymian
Giant Sequoia
In French
Thym
Séquoia géant
In Spanish
Tomillo
Secoya gigante
In Greek
θυμάρι
Giant Sequoia
In Portuguese
Tomilho
Sequoia gigante
In Polish
Tymianek
Giant Sequoia
In Latin
Thymum
Giant Sequoia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Labiatae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Thymus
Sequoiadendron
Season and Care of Thyme and Giant Sequoia
Season and care of Thyme and Giant Sequoia is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Giant Sequoia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Giant Sequoia season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral.
Thyme and Giant Sequoia Physical Information
Thyme and Giant Sequoia physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Giant Sequoia are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Giant Sequoia flower color:
- Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Thyme and Giant Sequoia
Care of Thyme and Giant Sequoia 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 Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape. In summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Sequoia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.