Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Asia, Europe
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
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Bushy, Evergreen
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Unknown
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Tiny
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Moist, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Leafminer, Mice, Not Available, Rodents
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits
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
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
Cucurbita pepo
Common Name
Thyme
Zucchini, courgette
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
तोरी
In German
Thymian
Zucchini
In Spanish
Tomillo
calabacín
In Portuguese
Tomilho
abobrinha
In Polish
Tymianek
Kabaczek
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Violales
Family
Labiatae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available, Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Thyme and Zucchini
Season and care of Thyme and Zucchini is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Zucchini Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Zucchini season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Thyme and Zucchini Physical Information
Thyme and Zucchini physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Zucchini are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
- Zucchini leaf color: Green
Care of Thyme and Zucchini
Care of Thyme and Zucchini 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 Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.