Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe
Hybrid origin, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
New Jersey tea,Maritime ceanothus,Ceanothus connivens
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas
Rocky Mountains, Scrubs
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-8
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Tiny
Club - shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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 Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting, 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
Do Not over Water
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
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Not Available, 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
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Formal Garden
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
Leaves
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
Basketary
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
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
CEANOTHUS 'Concha'
Common Name
Thyme
Wild lilac
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
Wild Lilac
In German
Thymian
Säckelblumen
In French
Thym
Wild Lilac
In Spanish
Tomillo
Ceanothus
In Greek
θυμάρι
Wild Lilac
In Portuguese
Tomilho
Ceanothus
In Polish
Tymianek
Wild Lilac
In Latin
Thymum
Wild Lilac
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Rosales
Family
Labiatae
Rhamnaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Thyme and Wild Lilac
Season and care of Thyme and Wild Lilac is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Wild Lilac Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Wild Lilac season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Wild Lilac is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Wild Lilac is Acidic, Neutral.
Thyme and Wild Lilac Physical Information
Thyme and Wild Lilac physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Wild Lilac height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Wild Lilac are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Wild Lilac flower color: White
- Wild Lilac leaf color: Lemon yellow
Care of Thyme and Wild Lilac
Care of Thyme and Wild Lilac 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 Wild Lilac 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 Wild Lilac needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.