Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Malus domestica 'Liberty'
Habitat
Rocky areas
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-9
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Layering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Ornamental use, Used in parkland
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
Cancer, Fiber, Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Wood
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
Economic Purpose, Used as a general tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
MALUS domestica 'Liberty'
Common Name
Thyme
Apple, Dessert Apple, Eating Apple, Liberty Apple
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
सेब
In German
Thymian
Liberty Apple
In French
Thym
Liberty (pomme)
In Spanish
Tomillo
manzana libertad
In Greek
θυμάρι
Liberty Apple
In Portuguese
Tomilho
maçã liberdade
In Polish
Tymianek
Liberty Apple
In Latin
Thymum
Liberty Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Thyme and Liberty Apple
Season and care of Thyme and Liberty Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Liberty Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Liberty Apple season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Liberty Apple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Liberty Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Thyme and Liberty Apple Physical Information
Thyme and Liberty Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Liberty Apple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Liberty Apple are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Liberty Apple flower color: White and Pink
- Liberty Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Thyme and Liberty Apple
Care of Thyme and Liberty Apple 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 Liberty Apple 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 Liberty Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.