Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
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
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
Not Available
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, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Unknown
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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
Even Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, root 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
Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Bacterial fruit blotch, Damping off, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch, Root rot, Septoria leaf spot, Southern blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
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
Hypoglycaemic
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
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
STEVIA rebaudiana
Common Name
Thyme
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
Stevia
In Spanish
Tomillo
Stevia
In Portuguese
Tomilho
Stevia
In Polish
Tymianek
Stewia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Asterales
Family
Labiatae
Asteraceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Eupatorieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Thyme and Stevia
Season and care of Thyme and Stevia is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Stevia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Stevia season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Stevia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral.
Thyme and Stevia Physical Information
Thyme and Stevia physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Stevia are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Stevia flower color: White
- Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Thyme and Stevia
Care of Thyme and Stevia 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 Stevia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Stevia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.