Thyme

Lilacs

About Thyme and Lilacs

Thyme

Lilacs

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Herbs

Flowering Plants, Shrubs

Origin

Asia, Europe

Europe, Northern America

Types

Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme

Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac

Number of Varieties

3001000

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Habitat

Rocky areas

Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-93-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

8-1

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

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.20 cm10.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

20.00 cm9.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White

Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Gray Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gray Green

Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Tiny

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Part sun

Full Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil Type

Loamy, Sandy

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Part sun

Full Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning

Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites

Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Double

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Diarrhea, Skin irritation

Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling

Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms

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

Air freshner, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden

Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Thymus vulgaris

Syringa

Common Name

Thyme

Lilac

In Hindi

अजवायन के फूल

बकाइन

In German

Thymian

Flieder

In French

Thym

lilas

In Spanish

Tomillo

lila

In Greek

θυμάρι

πασχαλιά

In Portuguese

Tomilho

lilás

In Polish

Tymianek

liliowy

In Latin

Thymum

lilac

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Family

Labiatae

Oleaceae

Genus

Thymus

Syringa

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Oleeae

Subfamily

Number of Species

35012

1 27800

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Properties of Thyme and Lilacs

Wondering what are the properties of Thyme and Lilacs? We provide you with everything About Thyme and Lilacs. Thyme doesn't have thorns and Lilacs doesn't have thorns. Also Thyme does not have fragrant flowers. Thyme has allergic reactions like Diarrhea and Skin irritation and Lilacs has allergic reactions like Diarrhea and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Thyme and Lilacs and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Thyme and Lilacs

Season and care of Thyme and Lilacs is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Lilacs Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Lilacs season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.

Thyme and Lilacs Physical Information

Thyme and Lilacs physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Lilacs are as follows:

Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Thyme and Lilacs

Care of Thyme and Lilacs 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 Lilacs pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lilacs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.