Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
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
Damp Places, open Woodlands, Rocky areas
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
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Unknown
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Flowering Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Light Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Tiny
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun, Rabbit, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Rabbit, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Wildlife
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Used to establish native woodland, Wild areas
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling
chills, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
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
Grown for shade, Making Perfumes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
DENNSTAEDTIA punctilobula
Common Name
Thyme
Hayscented Fern
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
Hayscented Fern
In German
Thymian
Hayscented Fern
In French
Thym
Hayscented Fern
In Spanish
Tomillo
Hayscented helecho
In Greek
θυμάρι
Hayscented Fern
In Portuguese
Tomilho
Hayscented Fern
In Polish
Tymianek
Hayscented Fern
In Latin
Thymum
Fern Hayscented
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Not Available
Polypodiales
Family
Labiatae
Dennstaedtiaceae
Genus
Thymus
Dennstaedtia
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Thyme and Hayscented Fern
Season and care of Thyme and Hayscented Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Hayscented Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Hayscented Fern season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Hayscented Fern is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Hayscented Fern is Acidic.
Thyme and Hayscented Fern Physical Information
Thyme and Hayscented Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Hayscented Fern height is 38.10 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Hayscented Fern are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Hayscented Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Hayscented Fern leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Thyme and Hayscented Fern
Care of Thyme and Hayscented Fern 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 Hayscented Fern pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hayscented Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.