Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Japan, Australia
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Types
Oenanthe javanica, Helosciadium nodiflorum
Thymus citriodorus
Habitat
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds, Ponds
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, 9, 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
Spreading
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
simple-pinnate or double-pinnate
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Layering, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight, Damping off, Downy mildew
Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Insects
Bees, Wildlife
Allergy
-
Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Depurative, Febrifuge, Styptic
Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a seasoning in soups, useful as a ground cover
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Water Gardens
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
OENANTHE javanica
Thymus citriodorus
Common Name
Java Water Dropwort, Water Celery, Water Parsley
Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme
In Hindi
Water Celery
Lemon Thyme
In German
Wasser Sellerie
Zitronenthymian
In French
Céleri d'eau
citron Thyme
In Spanish
El apio agua
citron Thyme
In Greek
Σέλινο νερό
λεμόνι Θυμάρι
In Portuguese
Aipo água
limão Tomilho
In Polish
Seler Woda
tymianek cytrynowy
In Latin
Aqua Apium
lemon Thyme
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Apioideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Water Celery and Lemon Thyme
Season and care of Water Celery and Lemon Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Water Celery and Lemon Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Celery season is Summer and Fall and Lemon Thyme season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Celery is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lemon Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Celery is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemon Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline.
Water Celery and Lemon Thyme Physical Information
Water Celery and Lemon Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Water Celery height is 20.30 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Water Celery and Lemon Thyme are as follows:
Water Celery flower color: White
Water Celery leaf color: Green
Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Water Celery and Lemon Thyme
Care of Water Celery and Lemon Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Celery pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Lemon Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Water Celery needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemon Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.