Thyme

Ragged Robin

About Thyme and Ragged Robin

Thyme

Ragged Robin

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Herbs

Perennial

Origin

Asia, Europe

Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia

Types

Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme

Number of Varieties

30030

0 40000

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Habitat

Rocky areas

damp meadows, ditches, Fields, Hay fields, shores, springs, Swamps

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-93-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

7-1

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

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Rosette/Stemless

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.20 cm61.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

20.00 cm60.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White

White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Purple, Bronze, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Gray Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gray Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Gray Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Tiny

Long linear and narrow

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer

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, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Divison, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally

Water daily during growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

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 deadheads

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites

Healthy tree

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects

Allergy

Diarrhea, Skin irritation

allergic reaction

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

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

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

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

Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden

Bog Garden, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Thymus vulgaris

LYCHNIS flos-cuculi

Common Name

Thyme

Ragged Robin

In Hindi

अजवायन के फूल

Ragged Robin

In German

Thymian

Kuckucks-Lichtnelke

In French

Thym

Ragged Robin

In Spanish

Tomillo

petirrojo desigual

In Greek

θυμάρι

ragged Robin

In Portuguese

Tomilho

Ragged Robin

In Polish

Tymianek

Ragged Robin

In Latin

Thymum

Robin ragged

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Anthophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Equisetopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Family

Labiatae

Caryophyllaceae

Genus

Thymus

Lychnis

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

35060

1 27800

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Properties of Thyme and Ragged Robin

Wondering what are the properties of Thyme and Ragged Robin? We provide you with everything About Thyme and Ragged Robin. Thyme doesn't have thorns and Ragged Robin doesn't have thorns. Also Thyme does not have fragrant flowers. Thyme has allergic reactions like Diarrhea and Skin irritation and Ragged Robin has allergic reactions like Diarrhea and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Thyme and Ragged Robin and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Thyme and Ragged Robin

Season and care of Thyme and Ragged Robin is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Ragged Robin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Ragged Robin season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Ragged Robin is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Ragged Robin is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Thyme and Ragged Robin Physical Information

Thyme and Ragged Robin physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Ragged Robin height is 61.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Ragged Robin are as follows:

Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Ragged Robin flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Ragged Robin leaf color: Green

Care of Thyme and Ragged Robin

Care of Thyme and Ragged Robin 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 Ragged Robin pruning is done Remove deadheads. In summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ragged Robin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.