Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe
Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Alene, Barblue, Caliber, Canterbury
Habitat
Rocky areas
Cultivated Beds, Lawn, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-10
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, 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
Mat-forming
Minimum Width
20.00 cm
30.00 cm
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Purplish Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Tiny
Narrowly linear
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Sod
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
Water frequently while growing
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Dollar spot, Rust, Summer Patch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Cough, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling
-
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
Used in lawns and turf
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
POA pratensis
Common Name
Thyme
Kentucky Bluegrass
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
Kentucky Bluegrass
In German
Thymian
Kentucky Bluegrass
In French
Thym
Kentucky Bluegrass
In Spanish
Tomillo
Pasto azul de Kentucky
In Greek
θυμάρι
Κεντάκυ Bluegrass
In Portuguese
Tomilho
Kentucky Bluegrass
In Polish
Tymianek
Wiechlina
In Latin
Thymum
Kentucky Bluegrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Thyme and Kentucky Bluegrass
Season and care of Thyme and Kentucky Bluegrass is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Kentucky Bluegrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Kentucky Bluegrass season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Kentucky Bluegrass is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Kentucky Bluegrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Thyme and Kentucky Bluegrass Physical Information
Thyme and Kentucky Bluegrass physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Kentucky Bluegrass height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Kentucky Bluegrass are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Kentucky Bluegrass flower color: Purplish Green
- Kentucky Bluegrass leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Thyme and Kentucky Bluegrass
Care of Thyme and Kentucky Bluegrass 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 Kentucky Bluegrass 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 Kentucky Bluegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.