Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe
Mexico, Central America
Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Cuphea hyssopifolia
Habitat
Rocky areas
Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-15
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, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
White, Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Tiny
Oblong to lance-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
Needs watering once a week, Requires more often in extreme heat
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, Alkaline
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Borders, Ground Cover
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
Dysentry, Eye Infection, Indigestion, Organ Stones
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowering Tips, Flowers, Leaves, Shoots, Stem
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
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
CUPHEA hyssopifolia
Common Name
Thyme
False Heather, Mexican Heather, Hawaiian Heather
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
Mexican Heather
In German
Thymian
Mexican Heather
In French
Thym
Mexicaine Heather
In Spanish
Tomillo
Heather mexicana
In Greek
θυμάρι
Μεξικού Heather
In Portuguese
Tomilho
Mexican Heather
In Polish
Tymianek
Mexican Heather
In Latin
Thymum
Mexicanus Heather
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Labiatae
Lythraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Thyme and Mexican Heather
Season and care of Thyme and Mexican Heather is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Mexican Heather Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Mexican Heather season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Mexican Heather is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Mexican Heather is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Thyme and Mexican Heather Physical Information
Thyme and Mexican Heather physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Mexican Heather height is 20.30 cm and width 30.40 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Mexican Heather are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Mexican Heather flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Violet
- Mexican Heather leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Thyme and Mexican Heather
Care of Thyme and Mexican Heather 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 Mexican Heather 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 Mexican Heather needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.