Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe
China
Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Prunus persica var. nucipersica 'Snow Queen', Prunus persica var. nucipersica 'Arctic Jay'
Habitat
Rocky areas
Cold Regions, Loamy soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
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
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Tiny
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Transplanting
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
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification
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
Antioxidants, Cancer, Vitamin A, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits, Kernel, Stem
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
Added to salads, Chewing, Gum, Jam
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
PRUNUS persica var. nucipersica 'Redchief'
Common Name
Thyme
Nectarine, Redchief Nectarine, White Nectarine
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
आड़ू
In German
Thymian
Prunus persica var. nucipersica 'Redchief'
In Spanish
Tomillo
Prunus persica
In Greek
θυμάρι
Prunus persica var. nucipersica «Κόκκινο Διευθύνων»
In Portuguese
Tomilho
Pessegueiro
In Polish
Tymianek
Brzoskwinia zwyczajna
In Latin
Thymum
Prunus persica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Thyme and White Nectarine
Season and care of Thyme and White Nectarine is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and White Nectarine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and White Nectarine season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for White Nectarine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for White Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Thyme and White Nectarine Physical Information
Thyme and White Nectarine physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas White Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and White Nectarine are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
White Nectarine flower color: Light Pink
- White Nectarine leaf color: Green
Care of Thyme and White Nectarine
Care of Thyme and White Nectarine 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 White Nectarine 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 White Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.