Thyme

Muhly Grass

About Thyme and Muhly Grass

Thyme

Muhly Grass

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Herbs

Grass

Origin

Asia, Europe

Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean

Types

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

Lindheimer's muhly

Number of Varieties

30025

0 40000

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Habitat

Rocky areas

Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-94-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12 - 3

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

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.20 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

20.00 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White

Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Gray Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gray Green

Green, Dark Green, Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Gray Green

Tan, Brown

Shape

Leaf Shape

Tiny

Grass like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Part sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Divison, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loamy, Sandy

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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

Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

No fertilizers needed

Pests and Diseases

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

Aphids, Ladybug

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

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

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Ladybug beetles

Allergy

Diarrhea, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Shelter for wildlife

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

Part of Plant Used

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

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden

Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Thymus vulgaris

MUHLENBERGIA capillaris

Common Name

Thyme

Pink Muhly Grass

In Hindi

अजवायन के फूल

Muhly Grass

In German

Thymian

hairawn muhly

In French

Thym

muhly herbe

In Spanish

Tomillo

muhly Grass

In Greek

θυμάρι

Muhly Grass

In Portuguese

Tomilho

muhly grama

In Polish

Tymianek

Muhly Trawa

In Latin

Thymum

Muhly Grass

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Cyperales

Family

Labiatae

Poaceae

Genus

Thymus

Muhlenbergia

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

35040

1 27800

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Properties of Thyme and Muhly Grass

Wondering what are the properties of Thyme and Muhly Grass? We provide you with everything About Thyme and Muhly Grass. Thyme doesn't have thorns and Muhly Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Thyme does not have fragrant flowers. Thyme has allergic reactions like Diarrhea and Skin irritation and Muhly Grass 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 Muhly Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Thyme and Muhly Grass

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

Thyme and Muhly Grass Physical Information

Thyme and Muhly Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Muhly Grass are as follows:

Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Muhly Grass flower color: Pink
Muhly Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Thyme and Muhly Grass

Care of Thyme and Muhly Grass 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 Muhly Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Muhly Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.