Thyme

Scot Pine

About Thyme and Scot Pine

Thyme

Scot Pine

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Herbs

Needled or Scaled Evergreen

Origin

Asia, Europe

Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia

Types

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

Waterer Scotch Pine

Number of Varieties

3001

0 40000

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Habitat

Rocky areas

Mediterranean region, Rock outcrops, Woodlands

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

A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.20 cm910.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

20.00 cm760.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White

Purple, Red, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Greyish Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Gray Green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gray Green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Gray Green

Green, Blue Green, Yellow green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Tiny

Needle like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Part sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Cuttings, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loamy, Sandy

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 once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

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

Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil

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

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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

Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects

Allergy

Diarrhea, Skin irritation

Eye irritation, Itchiness, Skin irritation, sneezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

Beautification, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges

Beauty Benefits

Promotes healthy skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, soil stabilisation

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

Antibiotic, Bronchitis, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Flowering Tips, 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

Application in Furniture, Condiment, Food for animals, Paper pulp, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden

Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Thymus vulgaris

PINUS sylvestris

Common Name

Thyme

Scotch pine, Scot pine

In Hindi

अजवायन के फूल

स्कॉच पाइन

In German

Thymian

Waldkiefer

In French

Thym

Pin sylvestre

In Spanish

Tomillo

Pinus sylvestris

In Greek

θυμάρι

Σκωτσέζοι πεύκο

In Portuguese

Tomilho

Pinheiro-da-escócia

In Polish

Tymianek

Sosna zwyczajna

In Latin

Thymum

Scott abiit

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Coniferophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Pinopsida

Order

Pinales

Family

Labiatae

Pinaceae

Genus

Thymus

Pinus

Clade

Tribe

Pineae

Subfamily

Pinoideae

Number of Species

350111

1 27800

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Properties of Thyme and Scot Pine

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

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Season and Care of Thyme and Scot Pine

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

Thyme and Scot Pine Physical Information

Thyme and Scot Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Scot Pine height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Scot Pine are as follows:

Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Scot Pine flower color: Purple, Red and Tan
Scot Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green

Care of Thyme and Scot Pine

Care of Thyme and Scot Pine 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 Scot Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Scot Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.