Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, California, Canada
Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Typha angustifolia
Habitat
Rocky areas
Bog Garden, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-10
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
21,22
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
-
Leaf Shape
Tiny
Flat, Narrow
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, 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 Very high moisture
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nutrient Rich Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Wildlife
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
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
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, 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
Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make biscuits, Used to produce edible oil, Used to yield a sweet syrup
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
TYPHA angustifolia
Common Name
Thyme
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
Narrowleaf Cattail
In German
Thymian
Schmalblättriger Cattail
In French
Thym
Narrowleaf Cattail
In Spanish
Tomillo
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
In Greek
θυμάρι
στενόφυλλα Cattail
In Portuguese
Tomilho
Narrowleaf Tifa
In Polish
Tymianek
Wąskolistne Cattail
In Latin
Thymum
Cattail glaucescens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Labiatae
Typhaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Thyme and Narrowleaf Cattail
Season and care of Thyme and Narrowleaf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Narrowleaf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Narrowleaf Cattail season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Thyme and Narrowleaf Cattail Physical Information
Thyme and Narrowleaf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Narrowleaf Cattail are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
- Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Care of Thyme and Narrowleaf Cattail
Care of Thyme and Narrowleaf Cattail 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 Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Narrowleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.