Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Asia, Europe
Hybrid origin, North America
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
Deciduous forests, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-7
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
A2, A3, 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
Pyramidal
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Brown, orange brown, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Unknown
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Voilet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Tiny
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Early Spring, Mid Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, 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
Does not require water in summer, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Applicable
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Antirheumatic, Hemostatic, Hepatic, Skin Diseases, Skin wounds, treating tumours
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Root, 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
Decoration Purposes, Pesticide, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
Juniperus Scopulorum
Common Name
Thyme
Rocky Mountain Juniper, Wichita Blue Juniper
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
Wichita Blue Juniper
In German
Thymian
Wichita Blue Juniper
In French
Thym
Wichita Blue Juniper
In Spanish
Tomillo
Wichita Blue Juniper
In Greek
θυμάρι
Wichita Blue Juniper
In Portuguese
Tomilho
Wichita Blue Juniper
In Polish
Tymianek
Wichita Blue Juniper
In Latin
Thymum
Wichita Blue Juniper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Not Available
Pinales
Family
Labiatae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Thyme and Wichita Blue Juniper
Season and care of Thyme and Wichita Blue Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Wichita Blue Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Wichita Blue Juniper season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Wichita Blue Juniper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Wichita Blue Juniper is Neutral, Alkaline.
Thyme and Wichita Blue Juniper Physical Information
Thyme and Wichita Blue Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Wichita Blue Juniper height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Wichita Blue Juniper are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Wichita Blue Juniper flower color: Brown, orange brown and Purple
- Wichita Blue Juniper leaf color: Blue
Care of Thyme and Wichita Blue Juniper
Care of Thyme and Wichita Blue Juniper 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 Wichita Blue Juniper 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 Wichita Blue Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.