Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Herbs
Origin
China, Eastern United States, Japan, Korea
Asia, Europe
Types
Chinese Wisteria, Japanese wisteria, Silky wisteria, American wisteria
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Habitat
Forest edges, River side
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 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
Vine/Liana
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, Violet
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Unknown
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, when new, water every week
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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune twice a year, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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
Aphids, Canker, Crown gall, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Scale
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
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, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Sometimes used for making wine
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
Shady Tree, Showy Tree, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
Wisteria
Thymus vulgaris
Common Name
Wisteria
Thyme
In Hindi
Wisteria
अजवायन के फूल
In German
Glyzinien
Thymian
In Spanish
Glicinas
Tomillo
In Portuguese
Glicínias
Tomilho
In Polish
Wisteria
Tymianek
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Not Available
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Millettieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Wisteria and Thyme
Season and care of Wisteria and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Wisteria and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wisteria season is Spring and Thyme season is Spring. The type of soil for Wisteria is Clay, Loamy, Sandy and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Wisteria is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Wisteria and Thyme Physical Information
Wisteria and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Wisteria height is 10.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Wisteria and Thyme are as follows:
Wisteria flower color: Pink, Purple and Violet
Wisteria leaf color: Green
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
- Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Wisteria and Thyme
Care of Wisteria and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wisteria pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune twice a year, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads 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 Wisteria 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.