Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe
United States
Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Rosa blanda, Rosa carolina, Rosa palustris
Habitat
Rocky areas
All sorts of environments
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
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Lavender, Light Purple, Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings
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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
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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
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
Rosa blanda
Common Name
Thyme
smooth rose, prairie rose, wild rose, meadow rose
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
Rosa blanda
In German
Thymian
Rosa blanda
In French
Thym
Rosa blanda
In Spanish
Tomillo
Rosa blanda
In Greek
θυμάρι
ροζ μίγμα
In Portuguese
Tomilho
Rosa blanda
In Polish
Tymianek
Rosa blanda
In Latin
Thymum
Rosa blanda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Season and Care of Thyme and Meadow Rose
Season and care of Thyme and Meadow Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Meadow Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Meadow Rose season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Meadow Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Meadow Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Thyme and Meadow Rose Physical Information
Thyme and Meadow Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Meadow Rose height is 250.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Meadow Rose are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Meadow Rose flower color: Lavender, Light Purple, Pink, Purple and White
- Meadow Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Thyme and Meadow Rose
Care of Thyme and Meadow Rose 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 Meadow Rose 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 Meadow Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.