Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-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
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Height
40.60 cm
6.56 cm
Minimum Width
30.50 cm
10.50 cm
Flower Color
Yellow, Chartreuse
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Lime Green
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Lime 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
Oblovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
-
In Summer
Average Water
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Root
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ANETHUM graveolens 'Fernleaf'
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
Common Name
Dwarf Dill, Fernleaf Dill
Silver Thyme, Thyme
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Hydrangea
In German
Hortensie
Hortensie
In French
Hortensia
Hortensia
In Spanish
Hortensia
Hortensia
In Greek
υδραγεία
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Hortênsia
In Polish
Hortensja
Hortensja
In Latin
Hibiscus
Hibiscus
Family
Apiaceae
Lamiaceae
Properties of Fernleaf Dill and Silver Thyme
Wondering what are the properties of Fernleaf Dill and Silver Thyme? We provide you with everything About Fernleaf Dill and Silver Thyme. Fernleaf Dill doesn't have thorns and Silver Thyme doesn't have thorns. Also Fernleaf Dill does not have fragrant flowers. Fernleaf Dill has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Silver Thyme has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Fernleaf Dill and Silver Thyme and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Fernleaf Dill and Silver Thyme
Season and care of Fernleaf Dill and Silver Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Fernleaf Dill and Silver Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fernleaf Dill season is Summer and Fall and Silver Thyme season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Fernleaf Dill is Clay, Loam and for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fernleaf Dill is Neutral and for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline.
Fernleaf Dill and Silver Thyme Physical Information
Fernleaf Dill and Silver Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Fernleaf Dill height is 40.60 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Fernleaf Dill and Silver Thyme are as follows:
Fernleaf Dill flower color: Yellow and Chartreuse
Fernleaf Dill leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
- Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Fernleaf Dill and Silver Thyme
Care of Fernleaf Dill and Silver Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fernleaf Dill pruning is done 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 Fernleaf Dill needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Thyme needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.