Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Habanero, sweet and chilli paper, Jalapeno, Cayenne pepper
Habitat
Rocky areas
Warm and moist climatic conditions, Warmer regions
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Unknown
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Pale Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
Requires regular watering, Water frequently while growing
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full 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
Beetles, Cutworms, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Beetles, Bugs, Cutworms, Insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Eczema, gastro-intestinal problems, Mouth itching, Nose Irritation, Oral Allergy, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Tingly mouth
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Low calories, Soothing and relieving pain, ß-carotene, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves, 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
Condiment
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
CAPSICUM annuum 'Better Belle Hybrid Improved'( Grossum Group)
Common Name
Thyme
Bell Pepper, Sweet Pepper
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
Shimla mirch
In German
Thymian
Paprika
In Spanish
Tomillo
Capsicum
In Greek
θυμάρι
γλυκό πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Tomilho
Capsicum
In Polish
Tymianek
Papryka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Solanales
Family
Labiatae
Solanaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Capsiceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Thyme and Sweet Pepper
Season and care of Thyme and Sweet Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Sweet Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Sweet Pepper season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Sweet Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Sweet Pepper is Neutral.
Thyme and Sweet Pepper Physical Information
Thyme and Sweet Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Sweet Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Sweet Pepper are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Sweet Pepper flower color: White
- Sweet Pepper leaf color: Pale Green
Care of Thyme and Sweet Pepper
Care of Thyme and Sweet Pepper 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 Sweet Pepper 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 Sweet Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.