Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Asia
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Thymus praecox subsp. arcticus, Thymus pseudolanuginosus
Myristica fragrans
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Pink, Lavender
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Sea Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Gray mold, Root rot
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
Skin irritation
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Disinfectant
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a flavouring in food, Used as essential oil
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
THYMUS pseudolanuginosus
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Wooly Thyme
Nutmeg
In Hindi
Wooly Thyme
जायफल
In German
Wooly Thymian
Muskatnuss
In French
Wooly Thyme
noix de muscade
In Spanish
Lanoso Tomillo
nuez moscada
In Greek
Wooly Θυμάρι
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Wooly tomilho
noz-moscada
In Polish
Wooly Tymianek
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
Wooly Thyme
nutmeg
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Magnoliales
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Wooly Thyme and Nutmeg
Season and care of Wooly Thyme and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Wooly Thyme and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wooly Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nutmeg season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Wooly Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wooly Thyme is Acidic, Neutral and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Wooly Thyme and Nutmeg Physical Information
Wooly Thyme and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Wooly Thyme height is 250.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Wooly Thyme and Nutmeg are as follows:
Care of Wooly Thyme and Nutmeg
Care of Wooly Thyme and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wooly Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wooly Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.