Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Herbs
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Asia, Europe
Types
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Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Number of Varieties
4300
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40000
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Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-116-9
0
99
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AHS Heat Zone
11-5
9-1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Cushion/Mound-forming
Plant Size
Minimum Height
30.50 cm10.20 cm
0
3900
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Minimum Width
35.60 cm20.00 cm
0
6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Tan
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Tiny
Thorns
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✘
✔
✘
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
-
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Repeat Bloomer
✔
✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
-
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
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
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
✔
✘
✔
✘
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
-
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
-
-
Edible Uses
✔
✘
✔
✘
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
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
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
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
✔
✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
MANFREDA virginica
Thymus vulgaris
Common Name
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
Thyme
In Hindi
अमेरिकी मुसब्बर
अजवायन के फूल
In German
amerikanischen Aloe
Thymian
In French
américaine Aloe
Thym
In Spanish
Americana Aloe
Tomillo
In Greek
Αμερικανός Αλόη
θυμάρι
In Portuguese
americano Aloe
Tomilho
In Polish
Amerykański Aloe
Tymianek
In Latin
American Aloe
Thymum
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
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Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
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Family
Agavaceae
Labiatae
Genus
Agave
Thymus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
-
Tribe
-
-
Subfamily
Agavoideae
-
Number of Species
199350
1
27800
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