Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Types
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Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Habitat
Lawn, Pastures, stream banks
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
9, 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
Spreading
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green, Silver
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Three Lobed
Tiny
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Irritation to stomach
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti inflammatory, Antispasmodic, Cardiotonic, Carminative, Febrifuge
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
Seedpod
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for making green dye
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
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
Lotus corniculatus
Thymus vulgaris
Common Name
Trefoil
Thyme
In Hindi
तिपतिया घास
अजवायन के फूल
In German
Gewöhnlicher Hornklee
Thymian
In French
Lotier corniculé
Thym
In Spanish
Lotus corniculatus
Tomillo
In Portuguese
Lotus corniculatus
Tomilho
In Polish
Komonica zwyczajna
Tymianek
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Trefoil and Thyme
Season and care of Trefoil and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Trefoil and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trefoil season is Summer and Fall and Thyme season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Trefoil is Loam and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Trefoil is Acidic and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Trefoil and Thyme Physical Information
Trefoil and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Trefoil height is 20.30 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Trefoil and Thyme are as follows:
Trefoil flower color: Orange and Gold
Trefoil leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
- Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Trefoil and Thyme
Care of Trefoil and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trefoil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Trefoil 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.