Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe
Southeastern Asia
Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Ornamental Lemongrass , Citronella, Java Citronella , East Indian Lemongrass ,
Habitat
Rocky areas
tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-12
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, 12, 13, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Unknown
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Tiny
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
Keep the Soil well drained, Water Deeply
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
Average
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
Prune in the growing season, Prune in the late winter or spring, Pruning may be required for height clearance, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
lung problems if inhaled in excess, starts menstrual flow
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Provides herbal hair care
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
Cough, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Soothing and relieving pain, Sore throat, Stomach spasms, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
extracted oil, Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Shoots
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
Condiment, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as a condiment
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
CYMBOPOGON citratus
Common Name
Thyme
Lemon Grass, Lemongrass
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
शतवेधी
In German
Thymian
Zitronengräser
In French
Thym
Cymbopogon
In Spanish
Tomillo
Cymbopogon
In Greek
θυμάρι
lemongrass
In Portuguese
Tomilho
Cymbopogon
In Polish
Tymianek
Palczatka
In Latin
Thymum
lemongrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Poales
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Thyme and Lemongrass
Season and care of Thyme and Lemongrass is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Lemongrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Lemongrass season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Lemongrass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Lemongrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Thyme and Lemongrass Physical Information
Thyme and Lemongrass physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Lemongrass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Lemongrass are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Lemongrass flower color: Yellow
- Lemongrass leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Thyme and Lemongrass
Care of Thyme and Lemongrass 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 Lemongrass pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Prune in the late winter or spring, Pruning may be required for height clearance, 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 Lemongrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.