Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe
Asia, Europe, North Africa
Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
purple moor-grass 'Moorhexe', variegated purple moor-grass
Habitat
Rocky areas
Boggy areas, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-8
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Dark Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Tiny
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Transplanting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
Requires regular watering, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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
Average
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
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
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 as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Container, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
Molinia caerulea
Common Name
Thyme
purple moor-grass
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
बैंगनी दलदल घास
In German
Thymian
Pfeifengras
In French
Thym
pourpre lande-grass
In Spanish
Tomillo
púrpura amarra-hierba
In Greek
θυμάρι
μωβ Moor-γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Tomilho
purple moor-grass
In Polish
Tymianek
fioletowy Moor-trawa
In Latin
Thymum
Maurus herba-purpura,
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Thyme and Molinia Caerulea
Season and care of Thyme and Molinia Caerulea is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Molinia Caerulea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Molinia Caerulea season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Molinia Caerulea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Molinia Caerulea is Acidic, Neutral.
Thyme and Molinia Caerulea Physical Information
Thyme and Molinia Caerulea physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Molinia Caerulea height is 120.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Molinia Caerulea are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Molinia Caerulea flower color: Dark Purple
- Molinia Caerulea leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Thyme and Molinia Caerulea
Care of Thyme and Molinia Caerulea 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 Molinia Caerulea pruning is done Prune in winter, 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 Molinia Caerulea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.