Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Asia, Europe
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Rocky areas
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-9
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
21,22
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Yellow, Gold, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water, Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, 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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
-
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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
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 As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
HELIANTHUS angustifolius
Common Name
Thyme
Swamp Sunflower
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
Hydrangea
In German
Thymian
Hortensie
In Spanish
Tomillo
Hortensia
In Portuguese
Tomilho
Hortênsia
In Polish
Tymianek
Hortensja
Family
Labiatae
Asteraceae
Season and Care of Thyme and Swamp Sunflower
Season and care of Thyme and Swamp Sunflower is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Swamp Sunflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Swamp Sunflower season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Swamp Sunflower is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Swamp Sunflower is Acidic, Neutral.
Thyme and Swamp Sunflower Physical Information
Thyme and Swamp Sunflower physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Swamp Sunflower height is 15.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Swamp Sunflower are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Swamp Sunflower flower color: Yellow, Gold and Brown
- Swamp Sunflower leaf color: Green
Care of Thyme and Swamp Sunflower
Care of Thyme and Swamp Sunflower 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 Swamp Sunflower 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 Swamp Sunflower needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.