Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe
China
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
Deciduous forests, Wild, Woods
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
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Unknown
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Orange, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Spores, 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
Requires watering in the growing season
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
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Squirrels
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Abdominal pain, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Blood anti-coagulant, Diabetes
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Leaves, 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
Can be made into a herbal tea, Condiment, Cosmetics, Medicinal oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
GINKGO biloba 'Chi-chi'
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
बालकुवारी
In German
Thymian
Tempelbaum, Ginkgobaum
In French
Thym
Arbre sacré des temples d'Asie, Arbre aux mille écus
In Spanish
Tomillo
Gingo, Árbol de oro
In Greek
θυμάρι
Γιγκο, Γκίνγκο
In Portuguese
Tomilho
Nogueira-do-Japão
In Polish
Tymianek
Miłorząb chiński, Miłorząb dwudzielny
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Ginkgophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Ginkgoopsida
Order
Not Available
Ginkgoales
Family
Labiatae
Ginkgoaceae
Clade
Not Available
Cycad
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Thyme and Ginkgo
Season and care of Thyme and Ginkgo is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Ginkgo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Ginkgo season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Ginkgo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Ginkgo is Acidic, Neutral.
Thyme and Ginkgo Physical Information
Thyme and Ginkgo physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Ginkgo height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Ginkgo are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Ginkgo flower color: Yellow green
- Ginkgo leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Thyme and Ginkgo
Care of Thyme and Ginkgo 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 Ginkgo pruning is done 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 Ginkgo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.