Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Asia
North America, Canada, Mexico
Types
Thymus praecox subsp. arcticus, Thymus pseudolanuginosus
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
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, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink, Lavender
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Sea Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Sea Green, Gray Green
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Gray mold, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Wildlife
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Disinfectant
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a flavouring in food, Used as essential oil
Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
THYMUS pseudolanuginosus
PANICUM virgatum
Common Name
Wooly Thyme
Switchgrass
In Hindi
Wooly Thyme
Switchgrass
In German
Wooly Thymian
Switchgrass
In French
Wooly Thyme
switchgrass
In Spanish
Lanoso Tomillo
switchgrass
In Greek
Wooly Θυμάρι
switchgrass
In Portuguese
Wooly tomilho
switchgrass
In Polish
Wooly Tymianek
switchgrass
In Latin
Wooly Thyme
switchgrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Wooly Thyme and Switchgrass
Season and care of Wooly Thyme and Switchgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Wooly Thyme and Switchgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wooly Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Wooly Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wooly Thyme is Acidic, Neutral and for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wooly Thyme and Switchgrass Physical Information
Wooly Thyme and Switchgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Wooly Thyme height is 250.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Wooly Thyme and Switchgrass are as follows:
Wooly Thyme flower color: Light Pink and Lavender
Wooly Thyme leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Switchgrass flower color: Green
- Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Wooly Thyme and Switchgrass
Care of Wooly Thyme and Switchgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wooly Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Switchgrass pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Wooly Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Switchgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.