Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Asia
Africa
Types
Not Available
White Sesame, Black Sesame, Golden Sesame
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
11-3
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink, Lavender
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Gray mold, Root rot
Dry root rot, Phyllody, Phytophthora blight, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Mouth itching, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Prevents greying of hair, Remove blemishes, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Disinfectant
Astringent, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutritive, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a flavouring in food, Used as essential oil
Used for making soaps, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
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
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
THYMUS pseudolanuginosus
SESAMUM indicum
Common Name
Wooly Thyme
Sesame
In German
Wooly Thymian
Sesam
In French
Wooly Thyme
Sésame
In Spanish
Lanoso Tomillo
Sésamo
In Greek
Wooly Θυμάρι
Σουσάμι
In Portuguese
Wooly tomilho
Sésamo
In Polish
Wooly Tymianek
Sezam
In Latin
Wooly Thyme
Sesamae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Pedaliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Asternae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Wooly Thyme and Sesame
Wondering what are the properties of Wooly Thyme and Sesame? We provide you with everything About Wooly Thyme and Sesame. Wooly Thyme doesn't have thorns and Sesame doesn't have thorns. Also Wooly Thyme does not have fragrant flowers. Wooly Thyme has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Sesame has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Wooly Thyme and Sesame and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Wooly Thyme and Sesame
Season and care of Wooly Thyme and Sesame is important to know. While considering everything about Wooly Thyme and Sesame Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wooly Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sesame season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Wooly Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Sesame is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wooly Thyme is Acidic, Neutral and for Sesame is Neutral.
Wooly Thyme and Sesame Physical Information
Wooly Thyme and Sesame physical information is very important for comparison. Wooly Thyme height is 250.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Sesame height is 30.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Wooly Thyme and Sesame are as follows:
Wooly Thyme flower color: Light Pink and Lavender
Wooly Thyme leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Sesame flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Sesame leaf color: Not Available
Care of Wooly Thyme and Sesame
Care of Wooly Thyme and Sesame include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wooly Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sesame pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wooly Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sesame needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.