Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Herbs
Origin
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Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Prunus salicina 'Methley'
Thymus praecox subsp. arcticus, Thymus pseudolanuginosus
Number of Varieties
3010
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40000
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Habitat
Forest margins, Scrubs, sluggish streams and rivers
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10-9999
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
9-1
11-3
Sunset Zone
H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
weekly regular
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Gray mold, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
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Borders, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
-
Edible Uses
✔
✘
✔
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Stomachic
Antiseptic, Disinfectant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making green dye
Used as a flavouring in food, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
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✔
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Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
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✔
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Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Alpine, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall