Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe
North America
Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas
Damp shady woods, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-10
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
4
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Unknown
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes
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 Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Leaf curl, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Bog Garden, Borders
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
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
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
THELYPTERIS kunthii
Common Name
Thyme
Kunth's maiden fern, southern shield fern, maiden ferns
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
Southern Shield Fern
In German
Thymian
Southern Shield Fern
In French
Thym
Southern Shield Fern
In Spanish
Tomillo
Southern Shield Fern
In Greek
θυμάρι
Southern Shield Fern
In Portuguese
Tomilho
Southern Shield Fern
In Polish
Tymianek
Southern Shield Fern
In Latin
Thymum
Southern Shield Fern
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Polypodiopsida
Order
Not Available
Polypodiales
Family
Labiatae
Thelypteridaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Thyme and Southern Shield Fern
Season and care of Thyme and Southern Shield Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Southern Shield Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Southern Shield Fern season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Southern Shield Fern is Loam while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Southern Shield Fern is Neutral, Alkaline.
Thyme and Southern Shield Fern Physical Information
Thyme and Southern Shield Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Southern Shield Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Southern Shield Fern are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Southern Shield Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Southern Shield Fern leaf color: Light Green
Care of Thyme and Southern Shield Fern
Care of Thyme and Southern Shield Fern 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 Southern Shield Fern 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 Southern Shield Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.