Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Asia, Europe
Western United States, Canada, Mexico
Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Pinus albicaulis, Pinus monticola
Habitat
Rocky areas
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-7
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, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
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Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Tiny
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
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
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Regular watering required
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
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark
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
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
PINUS flexilis
Common Name
Thyme
limber pine
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
limber pine
In German
Thymian
limber pine
In French
Thym
limber pine
In Spanish
Tomillo
limber pine
In Greek
θυμάρι
εύκαμπτος πεύκο
In Portuguese
Tomilho
limver foi
In Polish
Tymianek
limver poszedł
In Latin
Thymum
limver abiit
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Season and Care of Thyme and Limber Pine
Season and care of Thyme and Limber Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Limber Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Limber Pine season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Limber Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Limber Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Thyme and Limber Pine Physical Information
Thyme and Limber Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Limber Pine height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Limber Pine are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Limber Pine flower color:
- Limber Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Thyme and Limber Pine
Care of Thyme and Limber Pine 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 Limber Pine pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Limber Pine needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.