Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe
Western 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
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
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
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 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
White
Flower Color Modifier
Unknown
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well 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
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
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Double
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
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
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
Rosa filipes
Common Name
Thyme
Kiftsgate Rose
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
Kiftsgate Rose
In German
Thymian
Kiftsgate Rose
In French
Thym
Kiftsgate Rose
In Spanish
Tomillo
Kiftsgate Rose
In Greek
θυμάρι
Kiftsgate Rose
In Portuguese
Tomilho
Kiftsgate Rose
In Polish
Tymianek
Kiftsgate Rose
In Latin
Thymum
Kiftsgate Rose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Rosales
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Thyme and Kiftsgate Rose
Season and care of Thyme and Kiftsgate Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Kiftsgate Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Kiftsgate Rose season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Kiftsgate Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Kiftsgate Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Thyme and Kiftsgate Rose Physical Information
Thyme and Kiftsgate Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Kiftsgate Rose height is 250.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Kiftsgate Rose are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Kiftsgate Rose flower color: White
- Kiftsgate Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Thyme and Kiftsgate Rose
Care of Thyme and Kiftsgate Rose 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 Kiftsgate Rose 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 Kiftsgate Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
