Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe
California
Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Ulva lactuca, Ulva intestinalis
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas
Coastal Regions, shores
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-11
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
9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Unknown
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Tiny
Cone shaped to oblong
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
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
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Fungal Diseases, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
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
Bone strength, Rich in Iron, Rich in protein
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
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 salads, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
DUDLEYA caespitosa
Common Name
Thyme
Sealettuce, Sand lettuce, Coast dudleya
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
Sea Lettuce
In German
Thymian
Meersalat
In French
Thym
La laitue de mer
In Spanish
Tomillo
lechuga de mar
In Greek
θυμάρι
θάλασσα Μαρούλι
In Portuguese
Tomilho
alface mar
In Polish
Tymianek
Sea sałata
In Latin
Thymum
Lactuca mare
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Rosales
Family
Labiatae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Sedeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Sedoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Thyme and Sea Lettuce
Season and care of Thyme and Sea Lettuce is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Sea Lettuce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Sea Lettuce season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Sea Lettuce is Sand while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Sea Lettuce is Acidic, Neutral.
Thyme and Sea Lettuce Physical Information
Thyme and Sea Lettuce physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Sea Lettuce height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Sea Lettuce are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Sea Lettuce flower color: Yellow and Red
- Sea Lettuce leaf color: Gray Green, Yellow green and Gray
Care of Thyme and Sea Lettuce
Care of Thyme and Sea Lettuce 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 Sea Lettuce pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sea Lettuce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.