Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Herb
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
Types
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter, Water three times weekly in summer
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth, prune to control shape, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
Common Name
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
Silver Thyme, Thyme
In Hindi
Chincherinchee
Hydrangea
In German
Kap-Milchstern
Hortensie
In French
Chincherinchee
Hortensia
In Spanish
Chincherinchee
Hortensia
In Greek
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Chinkerinchee
Hortênsia
In Polish
Chincherinchee,
Hortensja
In Latin
Chincherinchee
Hibiscus
Family
Asparagaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Chincherinchee and Silver Thyme
Season and care of Chincherinchee and Silver Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Chincherinchee and Silver Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chincherinchee season is Spring and Winter and Silver Thyme season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline.
Chincherinchee and Silver Thyme Physical Information
Chincherinchee and Silver Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Chincherinchee and Silver Thyme are as follows:
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
- Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Chincherinchee and Silver Thyme
Care of Chincherinchee and Silver Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth and Silver Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chincherinchee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Thyme needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.