Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Tree
Origin
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Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Thymus citriodorus
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Number of Varieties
158
0
40000
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Habitat
gardens
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-99995-9
0
99
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AHS Heat Zone
9-6
9-1
Sunset Zone
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Plant Size
Minimum Height
25.40 cm2,130.00 cm
0
3900
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Minimum Width
30.00 cm1,220.00 cm
0
6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Shape
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Pinnate
Thorns
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✘
✔
✘
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
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✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
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Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
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
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Bees, Wildlife
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Edible Uses
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✘
✔
✘
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
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✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Thymus citriodorus
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
Lemon Thyme
पेकॉन
In German
Zitronenthymian
Pekannuss
In French
citron Thyme
Pacanier
In Spanish
citron Thyme
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
λεμόνι Θυμάρι
Pecan
In Portuguese
limão Tomilho
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
tymianek cytrynowy
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
lemon Thyme
Pecan
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Juglandales
Family
Lamiaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Thymus
Carya Nutt.
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
-
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Juglandoideae
Number of Species
35019
1
27800
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