Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe
North America
Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Populus tremuloides
Habitat
Rocky areas
Forest margins, gardens, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
1-8
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, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
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Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Yellow, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
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Leaf Shape
Tiny
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
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
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water more in summer
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
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
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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
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Pulp
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 in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
POPULUS tremuloides
Common Name
Thyme
Quaking Aspen
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
Quaking Aspen
In German
Thymian
Zitterpappel
In Spanish
Tomillo
Temblor Aspen
In Greek
θυμάρι
τρεμώδεις Aspen
In Portuguese
Tomilho
Quaking Aspen
In Polish
Tymianek
Quaking Aspen
In Latin
Thymum
Tremens Quisque
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Labiatae
Salicaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Thyme and Quaking Aspen
Season and care of Thyme and Quaking Aspen is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Quaking Aspen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Quaking Aspen season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Quaking Aspen is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Quaking Aspen is Acidic, Neutral.
Thyme and Quaking Aspen Physical Information
Thyme and Quaking Aspen physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Quaking Aspen height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Quaking Aspen are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Quaking Aspen flower color:
- Quaking Aspen leaf color: Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Thyme and Quaking Aspen
Care of Thyme and Quaking Aspen 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 Quaking Aspen pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Quaking Aspen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.