Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Asia, Europe
Japan
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
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-6
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
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Pyramidal
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Green, Orange, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Unknown
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
orange brown, Purple, Purplish-black, Voilet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Tiny
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam
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
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Inner Bark, 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
Paper pulp, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
Abies Veitchii
Common Name
Thyme
Christmas Tree, Veitch's Silver Fir
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
Veitch's Silver Fir
In German
Thymian
Veitch's Silver Fir
In French
Thym
Veitch's Silver Fir
In Spanish
Tomillo
Veitch's Silver Fir
In Greek
θυμάρι
Veitch's Silver Fir
In Portuguese
Tomilho
Veitch's Silver Fir
In Polish
Tymianek
Veitch's Silver Fir
In Latin
Thymum
S Veitch abiegnis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Not Available
Pinales
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Thyme and Veitch's Silver Fir
Season and care of Thyme and Veitch's Silver Fir is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Veitch's Silver Fir Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Veitch's Silver Fir season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Veitch's Silver Fir is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Veitch's Silver Fir is Acidic.
Thyme and Veitch's Silver Fir Physical Information
Thyme and Veitch's Silver Fir physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Veitch's Silver Fir height is 1,520.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Veitch's Silver Fir are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Veitch's Silver Fir flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
- Veitch's Silver Fir leaf color: Dark Green and Silver
Care of Thyme and Veitch's Silver Fir
Care of Thyme and Veitch's Silver Fir 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 Veitch's Silver Fir 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 Veitch's Silver Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.