Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Asia, Europe
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
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Habitat
Rocky areas
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-10
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Tiny
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Late Fall, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin
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
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, 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
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Showy Tree
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
PERILLA frutescens
Common Name
Thyme
Perilla, Shiso
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
Perilla plant
In German
Thymian
Perilla Pflanze
In French
Thym
plante Perilla
In Spanish
Tomillo
planta de perilla
In Greek
θυμάρι
φυτό perilla
In Portuguese
Tomilho
planta Perilla
In Polish
Tymianek
Poręcz roślin
In Latin
Thymum
Perilla herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Labiatae
Lamiaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Thyme and Perilla
Season and care of Thyme and Perilla is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Perilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Perilla season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Thyme and Perilla Physical Information
Thyme and Perilla physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Perilla are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Care of Thyme and Perilla
Care of Thyme and Perilla 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 Perilla pruning is done . In summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Perilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.