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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Herbs
Grass

Origin

Asia, Europe
Japan

Types

Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Imperata cylindrica

Number of Varieties

30030
0 40000
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Habitat

Rocky areas
Moist Soils, River side, yards

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-95-9
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

9-1
9 - 3

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, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.20 cm60.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

20.00 cm30.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
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Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
-

Leaf Color in Spring

Green
Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Gray Green
Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gray Green
Green, Sienna

Leaf Color in Winter

Gray Green
Tan

Shape

Leaf Shape

Tiny
Subulate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Summer
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Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium
Fast

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Average

Bloom Time

Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
can go long without fertilizers, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil

Pests and Diseases

Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas

Facts

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

Fine
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Butterflies
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Allergy

Diarrhea, Skin irritation
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Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Ground Cover

Beauty Benefits

-
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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling
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Part of Plant Used

Whole plant
Leaves, Root

Other Uses

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
Traditional medicine, Weaving into Mats and Bags

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
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Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Thymus vulgaris
IMPERATA cylindrica

Common Name

Thyme
Japanese Blood Grass

In Hindi

अजवायन के फूल
Japanese Blood Grass

In German

Thymian
Japanische Blut Grass

In French

Thym
Herbe de sang japonais

In Spanish

Tomillo
Hierba de sangre japonesa

In Greek

θυμάρι
Ιαπωνικά Grass αίματος

In Portuguese

Tomilho
Grama sangue japonês

In Polish

Tymianek
Japoński Krew Trawa

In Latin

Thymum
Sanguinem Italica Grass

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida

Order

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Cyperales

Family

Labiatae
Poaceae

Genus

Thymus
Imperata

Clade

-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

-
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Subfamily

-
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Number of Species

35015
1 27800
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Difference Between Thyme and Japanese Blood Grass

If you are confused whether Thyme or Japanese Blood Grass are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Thyme and Japanese Blood Grass Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Thyme are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, whereas for Japanese Blood Grass fertilizers required are can go long without fertilizers and Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Thyme and Japanese Blood Grass if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Thyme and Japanese Blood Grass

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Compare Facts of Thyme vs Japanese Blood Grass

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