Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Asia, Europe
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
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
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
Not Available
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Hot Pink, Fuchsia, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Unknown
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, From Rhizomes, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Alkaline, Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Dry
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Dry
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
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
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, pollinators
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Flavonoids
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
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 Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Edible
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
LAMIUM amplexicaule
Common Name
Thyme
Henbit, Henbit Deadnettle
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
henbit deadnettle
In German
Thymian
henbit deadnettle
In French
Thym
henbit deadnettle
In Spanish
Tomillo
deadnettle henbit
In Greek
θυμάρι
αυλακόχορτου deadnettle
In Portuguese
Tomilho
henbit deadnettle
In Polish
Tymianek
Henbit jasnota
In Latin
Thymum
henbit deadnettle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Lamiales
Family
Labiatae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Thyme and Henbit Deadnettle
Season and care of Thyme and Henbit Deadnettle is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Henbit Deadnettle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Henbit Deadnettle season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Henbit Deadnettle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Henbit Deadnettle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Thyme and Henbit Deadnettle Physical Information
Thyme and Henbit Deadnettle physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Henbit Deadnettle height is 7.60 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Henbit Deadnettle are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Henbit Deadnettle flower color: Hot Pink, Fuchsia and Violet
- Henbit Deadnettle leaf color: Green, Purple and Gray Green
Care of Thyme and Henbit Deadnettle
Care of Thyme and Henbit Deadnettle 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 Henbit Deadnettle 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 Henbit Deadnettle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.