Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Habitat
Rocky areas
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-8
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
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
Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Tiny
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
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
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, 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
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
RIBES rubrum
Common Name
Thyme
Red Currant
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
Red Currant
In German
Thymian
Rote Johannisbeere
In Spanish
Tomillo
Grosella
In Greek
θυμάρι
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Tomilho
Groselha
In Polish
Tymianek
Porzeczkowy
In Latin
Thymum
red RIBES
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Labiatae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Thyme and Red Currant
Season and care of Thyme and Red Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Red Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Red Currant season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Red Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Thyme and Red Currant Physical Information
Thyme and Red Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Red Currant are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Red Currant flower color: Green
- Red Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Thyme and Red Currant
Care of Thyme and Red Currant 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 Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.