Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
Types
Baccharis sarothroides
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
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
Spreading
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
creamy white
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
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
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
-
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Twigs
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
Common Name
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
Silver Thyme, Thyme
In Hindi
desert broom
Hydrangea
In German
Wüste Besen
Hortensie
In French
desert broom
Hortensia
In Spanish
escoba del desierto
Hortensia
In Greek
desert broom
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
vassoura do deserto
Hortênsia
In Polish
desert broom
Hortensja
In Latin
desert broom
Hibiscus
Family
Asteraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Desert Broom and Silver Thyme
Season and care of Desert Broom and Silver Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Broom and Silver Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline.
Desert Broom and Silver Thyme Physical Information
Desert Broom and Silver Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Desert Broom and Silver Thyme are as follows:
Desert Broom flower color: White
Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
- Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Desert Broom and Silver Thyme
Care of Desert Broom and Silver Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Desert Broom 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.