Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe
Mexico, Central 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
agricultural areas, Loamy soils, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
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
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Spreading
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Fuchsia
Flower Color Modifier
Unknown
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Tiny
Oval Cordate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial shade
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Dry Conditions, Soil Compaction, Sun
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do not water the foliage
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
Partial shade
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every three months
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Bacteria, Birds, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Beetles, Bugs, Insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Acidic, allergic conjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
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
Leaves, Stem
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
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Bedding Plant, Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
HETEROCENTRON elegans
Common Name
Thyme
Spanish Shawl
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
Heterocentron
In German
Thymian
Heterocentron
In French
Thym
Heterocentron
In Spanish
Tomillo
Heterocentron
In Greek
θυμάρι
Heterocentron
In Portuguese
Tomilho
Heterocentron
In Polish
Tymianek
Heterocentron
In Latin
Thymum
Heterocentron
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Myrtales
Family
Labiatae
Melastomataceae
Genus
Thymus
Heterocentron
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Abreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Thyme and Spanish Shawl
Season and care of Thyme and Spanish Shawl is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Spanish Shawl Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Spanish Shawl season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Spanish Shawl is Loam while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Spanish Shawl is Acidic, Neutral.
Thyme and Spanish Shawl Physical Information
Thyme and Spanish Shawl physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Spanish Shawl height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Spanish Shawl are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Spanish Shawl flower color: Fuchsia
- Spanish Shawl leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Thyme and Spanish Shawl
Care of Thyme and Spanish Shawl 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 Spanish Shawl pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody and Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth. In summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Spanish Shawl needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.