Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe
Central America
Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Trollius laxus , Trollius asiaticus , Trollius pumilus
Habitat
Rocky areas
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-8
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Unknown
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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 after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
blisters, Burning sensation, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Kidney Disease
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
along a porch, deck or patio, Bog Garden, Borders, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, small hedge, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
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
Vitamin C
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
Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Cottage garden, Flower borders, Informal Garden, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
GOMPHRENA globosa 'Bicolor Rose'
Common Name
Thyme
Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
globe flower
In German
Thymian
Trollblumen
In French
Thym
globe flower
In Spanish
Tomillo
Trollius
In Greek
θυμάρι
globe flower
In Portuguese
Tomilho
Trollius
In Polish
Tymianek
Pełnik
In Latin
Thymum
globe flower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Not Available
Ranunculales
Family
Labiatae
Rhamnaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Thyme and Globe Flower
Season and care of Thyme and Globe Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Globe Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Globe Flower season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Globe Flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Globe Flower is Neutral.
Thyme and Globe Flower Physical Information
Thyme and Globe Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Globe Flower height is 15.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Globe Flower are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Globe Flower flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Globe Flower leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Thyme and Globe Flower
Care of Thyme and Globe Flower 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 Globe Flower pruning is done Prune after flowering, 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 Globe Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.