Thyme

Strawberry Bush

About Thyme and Strawberry Bush

Thyme

Strawberry Bush

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Herbs

Shrub

Origin

Asia, Europe

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States

Types

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

Euonymus americanus, Euonymus atropurpureus

Number of Varieties

3002

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Habitat

Rocky areas

Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-96-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

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

3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.20 cm90.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

20.00 cm90.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White

White, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Magenta, Orange, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Gray Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gray Green

Yellow, Red, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Winter

Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Tiny

Lance shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Part sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings

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

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loamy, Sandy

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Part sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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

Pests and Diseases

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

Red blotch

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, Deers

Allergy

Diarrhea, Skin irritation

Diarrhea, poisonous if ingested

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

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

constipation, Liver problems, Malaria, Tonic

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Bark, Root, 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

The powdered bark is believed to eliminate dandruff, Used to make tea in cases of uterine prolapse, vomiting of blood

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden

Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Thymus vulgaris

EUONYMUS americanus

Common Name

Thyme

Strawberry bush, American strawberry bush, Bursting-heart

In Hindi

अजवायन के फूल

Strawberry Bush

In German

Thymian

Strawberry Bush

In French

Thym

Strawberry Bush

In Spanish

Tomillo

Fresa Bush

In Greek

θυμάρι

φράουλα Μπους

In Portuguese

Tomilho

Morango de Bush

In Polish

Tymianek

Strawberry Bush

In Latin

Thymum

Classic Bush

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Celastrales

Family

Labiatae

Celastraceae

Genus

Thymus

Euonymus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Celastroideae

Number of Species

35012

1 27800

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Properties of Thyme and Strawberry Bush

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

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Season and Care of Thyme and Strawberry Bush

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

Thyme and Strawberry Bush Physical Information

Thyme and Strawberry Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Strawberry Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Strawberry Bush are as follows:

Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Strawberry Bush flower color: White and Ivory
Strawberry Bush leaf color: Green

Care of Thyme and Strawberry Bush

Care of Thyme and Strawberry Bush 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 Strawberry Bush 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 Strawberry Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.