Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Thymus praecox subsp. arcticus, Thymus pseudolanuginosus
Habitat
-
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 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
A2, A3, 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
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Gray mold, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiseptic, Disinfectant
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a flavouring in food, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Alpine, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
THYMUS pseudolanuginosus
Common Name
Hosta
Wooly Thyme
In Hindi
Hosta
Wooly Thyme
In German
Hosta
Wooly Thymian
In French
Hosta
Wooly Thyme
In Spanish
Hosta
Lanoso Tomillo
In Greek
Hosta
Wooly Θυμάρι
In Portuguese
Hosta
Wooly tomilho
In Polish
Hosta
Wooly Tymianek
In Latin
strone
Wooly Thyme
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Liliaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Hosta and Wooly Thyme
Season and care of Hosta and Wooly Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Wooly Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Wooly Thyme season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wooly Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wooly Thyme is Acidic, Neutral.
Hosta and Wooly Thyme Physical Information
Hosta and Wooly Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Wooly Thyme height is 250.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Wooly Thyme are as follows:
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Wooly Thyme flower color: Light Pink and Lavender
- Wooly Thyme leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Hosta and Wooly Thyme
Care of Hosta and Wooly Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wooly Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wooly Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.