Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Herb
Origin
Mediterranean, Southeastern Asia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
Types
Muscari armeniacum
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Fields, Open areas, Terrestrial
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
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Height
15.00 cm
6.56 cm
Minimum Width
7.00 cm
10.50 cm
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Pink, Olive, Blue Violet
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
-
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
Narrow
Oblovate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Keep the Soil well drained
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Armored scales, Crown rot, Slugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Stimulates new cell growth
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Flowers
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
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
MUSCARI
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
Common Name
Grape Hyacinth
Silver Thyme, Thyme
In Hindi
अंगूर जलकुंभी
Hydrangea
In German
Traubenhyazinthen
Hortensie
In French
Muscari
Hortensia
In Spanish
Muscari
Hortensia
In Greek
grape hyacinth
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Muscari
Hortênsia
In Polish
Szafirek
Hortensja
In Latin
Muscari
Hibiscus
Family
Asparagaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Properties of Grape Hyacinth and Silver Thyme
Wondering what are the properties of Grape Hyacinth and Silver Thyme? We provide you with everything About Grape Hyacinth and Silver Thyme. Grape Hyacinth doesn't have thorns and Silver Thyme doesn't have thorns. Also Grape Hyacinth does not have fragrant flowers. Grape Hyacinth has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Stomach pain and Vomiting and Silver Thyme has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Stomach pain 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 Grape Hyacinth and Silver Thyme and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Grape Hyacinth and Silver Thyme
Season and care of Grape Hyacinth and Silver Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Grape Hyacinth and Silver Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Grape Hyacinth season is and Silver Thyme season is . The type of soil for Grape Hyacinth is and for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Grape Hyacinth is and for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline.
Grape Hyacinth and Silver Thyme Physical Information
Grape Hyacinth and Silver Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Grape Hyacinth height is 15.00 cm and width 7.00 cm whereas Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Grape Hyacinth and Silver Thyme are as follows:
Grape Hyacinth flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Pink, Olive and Blue Violet
Grape Hyacinth leaf color:
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
- Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Grape Hyacinth and Silver Thyme
Care of Grape Hyacinth and Silver Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Grape Hyacinth 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 Grape Hyacinth 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.