Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Asia, Europe
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Rocky areas
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
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
21,22
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval/Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Unknown
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
Not Available
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial shade, Full 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
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
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Not Available
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
CAMELLIA nitidissima
Common Name
Thyme
Yellow Camellia
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
Hydrangea
In German
Thymian
Hortensie
In Spanish
Tomillo
Hortensia
In Portuguese
Tomilho
Hortênsia
In Polish
Tymianek
Hortensja
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Not Available
Not Available
Genus
Thymus
Not Available
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Thyme and Yellow Camellia
Season and care of Thyme and Yellow Camellia is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Yellow Camellia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Yellow Camellia season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Yellow Camellia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Yellow Camellia is Acidic, Neutral.
Thyme and Yellow Camellia Physical Information
Thyme and Yellow Camellia physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Yellow Camellia height is 395.00 cm and width 275.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Yellow Camellia are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Yellow Camellia flower color: Light Yellow
- Yellow Camellia leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Thyme and Yellow Camellia
Care of Thyme and Yellow Camellia 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 Yellow Camellia 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 Yellow Camellia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.