Tree Mallow

Thyme

About Tree Mallow and Thyme

Tree Mallow

Thyme

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What is

Life Span

Annual, biennial or perennial

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Herbs

Origin

Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean

Asia, Europe

Types

Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea

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

Number of Varieties

25300

0 40000

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Habitat

Cliffs, Maritime Rocks

Rocky areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-106-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-8

9-1

Sunset Zone

H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

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

Habit

Upright/Erect

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

210.00 cm10.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

120.00 cm20.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Violet, Plum

Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Orbicular

Tiny

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Part sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loamy, Sandy

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water deeply about once a week

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

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loamy, Sandy

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Part sun

Pruning

Pinching, Shearing, Thinning

Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning

Fertilizers

Water soluble fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free

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

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

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Butterflies

Allergy

allergic reaction, Skin irritation

Diarrhea, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

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

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Prevent Soil Erosion

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Poultice

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

Leaves

Whole plant

Other Uses

Used in chopped mixed salad

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 Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower

Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

LAVATERA arborea

Thymus vulgaris

Common Name

Tree Mallow

Thyme

In Hindi

Tree Mallow

अजवायन के फूल

In German

Baum Mallow

Thymian

In French

Arbre Mallow

Thym

In Spanish

árbol de la malva

Tomillo

In Greek

δέντρο Μολόχα

θυμάρι

In Portuguese

Mallow

Tomilho

In Polish

drzewo Mallow

Tymianek

In Latin

ligno malvae

Thymum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malvales

Family

Malvaceae

Labiatae

Genus

Lavatera

Thymus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Malveae

Subfamily

Malvoideae

Number of Species

30350

1 27800

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Properties of Tree Mallow and Thyme

Wondering what are the properties of Tree Mallow and Thyme? We provide you with everything About Tree Mallow and Thyme. Tree Mallow doesn't have thorns and Thyme doesn't have thorns. Also Tree Mallow does not have fragrant flowers. Tree Mallow has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Thyme has allergic reactions like allergic reaction 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 Tree Mallow and Thyme and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Thyme

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

Tree Mallow and Thyme Physical Information

Tree Mallow and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Thyme are as follows:

Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green

Care of Tree Mallow and Thyme

Care of Tree Mallow and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Thyme pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Requires extensive pruning. In summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.