Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe
Eastern Asia
Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Ulmus parvifolia 'Emer II', Ulmus parvifolia 'True Green'
Habitat
Rocky areas
Woodland Garden Canopy
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
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
-
Leaf Shape
Tiny
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
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, Alkaline
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
6-12-12 or 5-10-10
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Canker, Leaf spot, Rots, Wilts
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Moderate Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
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
Antidote, Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Hypnotic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Inner Bark, 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
Can be grown in a shelter belt, Used as a thickener in soups
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
ULMUS parvifolia
Common Name
Thyme
Chinese Elm, Lacebark Elm
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
Lacebark Elm
In German
Thymian
Lacebark Elm
In French
Thym
Lacebark Elm
In Spanish
Tomillo
Lacebark Elm
In Greek
θυμάρι
Lacebark Elm
In Portuguese
Tomilho
Lacebark Elm
In Polish
Tymianek
Lacebark Elm
In Latin
Thymum
Lacebark Elm
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Thyme and Lacebark Elm
Season and care of Thyme and Lacebark Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Lacebark Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Lacebark Elm season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Lacebark Elm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Lacebark Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Thyme and Lacebark Elm Physical Information
Thyme and Lacebark Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Lacebark Elm height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Lacebark Elm are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Lacebark Elm flower color: Red
- Lacebark Elm leaf color: Green
Care of Thyme and Lacebark Elm
Care of Thyme and Lacebark Elm 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 Lacebark Elm 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 Lacebark Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.