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What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Herbs  
Tender Perennial  

Origin
Asia, Europe  
Mexico, Central America  

Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme  
-  

Number of Varieties
300  
28
50  
99+

Habitat
Rocky areas  
agricultural areas, Loamy soils, Warmer regions  

USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9  
10-15  

AHS Heat Zone
9-1  
12-1  

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  
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24  

Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming  
Spreading  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
10.20 cm  
99+
30.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
20.00 cm  
60.00 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White  
Fuchsia  

Flower Color Modifier
-  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
-  
-  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green  
Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green  
Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green  
Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green  
Light Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Tiny  
Oval Cordate  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Summer  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun  
Partial shade  

Growth Rate
Medium  
Fast  

Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy  
Loam  

The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter  
Indeterminate  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
Yes  

Tolerances
Drought  
Dry Conditions, Soil Compaction, Sun  

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground  
Container, Ground  

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting  
Seedlings, Stem Cutting  

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  
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do not water the foliage  

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  

Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy  
Loam  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun  
Partial shade  

Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning  
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth  

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
Fertilize every three months  

Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites  
Bacteria, Birds, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Dry Conditions, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction  

Facts

Flowers
Yes  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
-  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Fine  
Fine  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Glossy  

Evergreen
Yes  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
No  
No  

Attracts
Butterflies  
Beetles, Bugs, Insects  

Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation  
Acidic, allergic conjunctivitis  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.  
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing  

Beauty Benefits
-  
Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Sometimes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Forms dense stands, Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation  

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  
-  

Part of Plant Used
Whole plant  
Leaves, Stem  

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  
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Showy Purposes  

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes  
Sometimes  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden  
Bedding Plant, Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris  
HETEROCENTRON elegans  

Common Name
Thyme  
Spanish Shawl  

In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल  
Heterocentron  

In German
Thymian  
Heterocentron  

In French
Thym  
Heterocentron  

In Spanish
Tomillo  
Heterocentron  

In Greek
θυμάρι  
Heterocentron  

In Portuguese
Tomilho  
Heterocentron  

In Polish
Tymianek  
Heterocentron  

In Latin
Thymum  
Heterocentron  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
-  
Myrtales  

Family
Labiatae  
Melastomataceae  

Genus
Thymus  
Heterocentron  

Clade
-  
Angiosperms, Monocots  

Tribe
-  
Abreae  

Subfamily
-  
-  

Number of Species
350  
99+
200  
99+

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Difference Between Thyme and Spanish Shawl

If you are confused whether Thyme or Spanish Shawl 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 Spanish Shawl Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Thyme are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, whereas for Spanish Shawl fertilizers required are Fertilize every three months. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Thyme and Spanish Shawl if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Thyme and Spanish Shawl

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Thyme and Spanish Shawl. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Thyme and Spanish Shawl as they differ in many characteristics such as their life, care, benefits, facts, etc. Every gardener must at least have the slightest clue about the plants he wants to plant in his garden. Compare their benefits, which differ in many ways like facts and uses. The medicinal use of Thyme is Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain and Swelling whereas of Spanish Shawl is . Thyme has beauty benefits as follows: while Spanish Shawl has beauty benefits as follows: .

Compare Facts of Thyme vs Spanish Shawl

How to choose the best garden plant for your garden depending upon its facts? Here garden plant comparison will help you to solve this query. Compare the facts of Thyme vs Spanish Shawl and know which one to choose. As garden plants have benefits and other uses, allergy is also a major drawback of plants for some people. Allergic reactions of Thyme are Diarrhea and Skin irritation whereas of Spanish Shawl have Acidic and allergic conjunctivitis respectively. Having a fruit bearing plant in your garden can be a plus point of your garden. Thyme has no showy fruits and Spanish Shawl has no showy fruits. Also Thyme is flowering and Spanish Shawl is not flowering . You can compare Thyme and Spanish Shawl facts and facts of other plants too.

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