Thyme

Ribbon Grass

About Thyme and Ribbon Grass

Thyme

Ribbon Grass

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Herbs

Grass

Origin

Asia, Europe

World/Pandemic, Europe

Types

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

Number of Varieties

30020

0 40000

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Habitat

Rocky areas

Lake margins, Open areas, Stream side, Wet ground

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-94-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

9 - 3

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, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Mat-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.20 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

20.00 cm10.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White

Pink, White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

White, Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Gray Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gray Green

White, Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Gray Green

Brown

Shape

Leaf Shape

Tiny

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Part sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

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, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Divison

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

Reduce watering in winter, Requires regular watering

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, Partial shade

Pruning

Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning

Prune to stimulate growth

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil

Pests and Diseases

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

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Bugs

Allergy

Diarrhea, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

Ground Cover, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for insects

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

Biodiesel

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden

Container, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Thymus vulgaris

PHALARIS arundinacea var. picta

Common Name

Thyme

Canary Reedgrass, Ribbon Grass

In Hindi

अजवायन के फूल

Ribbon Grass

In German

Thymian

rohrglanzgras

In French

Thym

roseau

In Spanish

Tomillo

hierba cinta and pasto cinto

In Greek

θυμάρι

κορδέλα Grass

In Portuguese

Tomilho

caniço-malhado

In Polish

Tymianek

Wstążka Trawa

In Latin

Thymum

Ribbon Grass

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Cyperales

Family

Labiatae

Poaceae

Genus

Thymus

Phalaris

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

350200

1 27800

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Properties of Thyme and Ribbon Grass

Wondering what are the properties of Thyme and Ribbon Grass? We provide you with everything About Thyme and Ribbon Grass. Thyme doesn't have thorns and Ribbon Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Thyme does not have fragrant flowers. Thyme has allergic reactions like Diarrhea and Skin irritation and Ribbon Grass 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 Ribbon Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Thyme and Ribbon Grass

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

Thyme and Ribbon Grass Physical Information

Thyme and Ribbon Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Ribbon Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Ribbon Grass are as follows:

Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Ribbon Grass flower color: Pink and White
Ribbon Grass leaf color: White and Green

Care of Thyme and Ribbon Grass

Care of Thyme and Ribbon Grass 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 Ribbon Grass pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ribbon Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.