Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Nymphaea alba
Habitat
Rocky areas
Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
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
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Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
White, Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
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Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
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, 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Flies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Headache
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
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
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root, Seeds
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
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
NYMPHAEA alba
Common Name
Thyme
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
Nymphaea alba
In German
Thymian
Weiße Seerose
In French
Thym
Nénuphar blanc
In Spanish
Tomillo
Nymphaea alba
In Greek
θυμάρι
Nymphaea alba
In Portuguese
Tomilho
Nymphaea alba
In Polish
Tymianek
Grzybienie białe
In Latin
Thymum
Nymphaea alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Labiatae
Nymphaeaceae
Season and Care of Thyme and Nymphaea Alba
Season and care of Thyme and Nymphaea Alba is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Nymphaea Alba Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Nymphaea Alba season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral.
Thyme and Nymphaea Alba Physical Information
Thyme and Nymphaea Alba physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Nymphaea Alba height is 45.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Nymphaea Alba are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Nymphaea Alba flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
- Nymphaea Alba leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Thyme and Nymphaea Alba
Care of Thyme and Nymphaea Alba 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 Nymphaea Alba 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 Nymphaea Alba needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.