Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants
Origin
Asia, Europe
South America
Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Solanum pimpinellifolium
Habitat
Rocky areas
Loamy soils, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-13
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, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Olive, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
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, Tiny fruits
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, Drought Tolerant
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
-
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, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, 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
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
LYCOPERSICON peruvianum
Common Name
Thyme
Wild Tomato
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
Wild Tomato
In German
Thymian
Tomaten (Sektion)
In French
Thym
Lycopersicon
In Spanish
Tomillo
Solanum subsect. Lycopersicon
In Greek
θυμάρι
Wild Tomato
In Portuguese
Tomilho
Wild Tomato
In Polish
Tymianek
Pomidor
In Latin
Thymum
Wild Tomato
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Labiatae
Solanaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Thyme and Wild Tomato
Season and care of Thyme and Wild Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Wild Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Wild Tomato season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Wild Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Wild Tomato is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Thyme and Wild Tomato Physical Information
Thyme and Wild Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Wild Tomato height is 40.60 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Wild Tomato are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Wild Tomato flower color: Yellow
- Wild Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Thyme and Wild Tomato
Care of Thyme and Wild Tomato 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 Tomato 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 Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.