Thyme

Zonal Geranium

About Thyme and Zonal Geranium

Thyme

Zonal Geranium

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Herbs

Tender Perennial

Origin

Asia, Europe

Types

Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme

it is a type of geranium

Number of Varieties

30050

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Habitat

Rocky areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-910-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

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

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.20 cm30.50 cm

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Minimum Width

20.00 cm38.10 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White

Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Bronze

Leaf Color in Summer

Gray Green

Green, Bronze, Ivory

Leaf Color in Fall

Gray Green

Green, Bronze

Leaf Color in Winter

Gray Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Tiny

Cordate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Part sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally

Allow to dry out slightly between watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

Ample Water

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Less Watering

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loamy, Sandy

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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

Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used

Pests and Diseases

Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites

Aphids, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Allergy

Diarrhea, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

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 Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Thymus vulgaris

PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'

Common Name

Thyme

Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium

In Hindi

अजवायन के फूल

Zonal Geranium

In German

Thymian

Zonal Pelargonie

In French

Thym

Géranium zonal

In Spanish

Tomillo

Zonal Geranium

In Greek

θυμάρι

διζωνική Γεράνι

In Portuguese

Tomilho

zonal Geranium

In Polish

Tymianek

strefowe Geranium

In Latin

Thymum

Zonal Geranium

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Geraniales

Family

Labiatae

Geraniaceae

Genus

Thymus

Geranium

Clade

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

350422

1 27800

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Properties of Thyme and Zonal Geranium

Wondering what are the properties of Thyme and Zonal Geranium? We provide you with everything About Thyme and Zonal Geranium. Thyme doesn't have thorns and Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns. Also Thyme does not have fragrant flowers. Thyme has allergic reactions like Diarrhea and Skin irritation and Zonal Geranium has allergic reactions like Diarrhea and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Thyme and Zonal Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Thyme and Zonal Geranium

Season and care of Thyme and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Zonal Geranium season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.

Thyme and Zonal Geranium Physical Information

Thyme and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Zonal Geranium are as follows:

Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze

Care of Thyme and Zonal Geranium

Care of Thyme and Zonal Geranium 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 Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.