Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Asia, Europe
Types
Chimonanthus praecox, Chimonanthus zhejiangensis
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Dark Red, Sienna
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Tiny
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Water Deeply
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune for size control, 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, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Ornamental use
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic
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
Flowers
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 Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
CHIMONANTHUS praecox
Thymus vulgaris
Common Name
Winter Sweet
Japanese allspice
Thyme
In Hindi
Wintersweet
अजवायन के फूल
In German
Wintersweet
Thymian
In French
Wintersweet
Thym
In Spanish
wintersweet
Tomillo
In Greek
Wintersweet
θυμάρι
In Portuguese
wintersweet
Tomilho
In Polish
Wintersweet
Tymianek
In Latin
Wintersweet
Thymum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Calycanthaceae
Labiatae
Genus
Chimonanthus
Thymus
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
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Season and Care of Wintersweet and Thyme
Season and care of Wintersweet and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Wintersweet and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wintersweet season is Spring and Winter and Thyme season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Wintersweet is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Wintersweet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Wintersweet and Thyme Physical Information
Wintersweet and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Wintersweet height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Wintersweet and Thyme are as follows:
Wintersweet flower color: Light Yellow, Dark Red and Sienna
Wintersweet leaf color: Green
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
- Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Wintersweet and Thyme
Care of Wintersweet and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wintersweet pruning is done Prune for size control, 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 Wintersweet 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.