Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Herbs
  
Tree
  
Origin
Asia, Europe
  
China
  
Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Rocky areas
  
Temperate Regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
  
4-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
Not Available
  
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
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,000.00 cm
  
40
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
  
Red, Yellow green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Unknown
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Orange, Yellow Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Light Green, Gray
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
  
White, Green, Dark Green, Silver
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
  
Red, Bronze, Orange Red, Gray
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Tiny
  
Lobed
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
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
  
Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Cuttings, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
  
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
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
  
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
  
Alternaria leaf blight, Annosus Root Rot, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
Yes
  
Yes
  
Invasive
No
  
Yes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
  
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Strong, beautiful hair
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
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
  
Anthelmintic, Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Nutritive
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Fruits, Leaves
  
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
  
Animal Feed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
  
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
  
Morus alba
  
Common Name
Thyme
  
White mulberry, Mulberry
  
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
  
शहतूत
  
In German
Thymian
  
Maulbeere
  
In French
Thym
  
Mûre
  
In Spanish
Tomillo
  
Mora
  
In Greek
θυμάρι
  
Μούρο
  
In Portuguese
Tomilho
  
amoreira
  
In Polish
Tymianek
  
Morwa
  
In Latin
Thymum
  
moro
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Not Available
  
Urticales
  
Family
Labiatae
  
Fagaceae
  
Genus
Thymus
  
Morus
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Moreae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Thyme and Mulberry
Season and care of Thyme and Mulberry is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Mulberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Mulberry season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Mulberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Mulberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Thyme and Mulberry Physical Information
Thyme and Mulberry physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Mulberry height is 1,000.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Mulberry are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Mulberry flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Mulberry leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Care of Thyme and Mulberry
Care of Thyme and Mulberry 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 Mulberry 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 Mulberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.