Inkberry

Silver Thyme

About Inkberry and Silver Thyme

Inkberry

Silver Thyme

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Herb

Origin

North America, Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States

Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia

Types

Ilex glabra, Ilex crenata, Ilex verticillata

Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle

Number of Varieties

3100

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Habitat

Coastal Regions, Lowland, Mountains, Subtropical climates, Suburban areas

Forest edges, Hillside, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-9-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12*1

Sunset Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

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

Oval or Rounded

Arching/Fountain-shaped

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

120.00 cm6.56 cm

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm10.50 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

White, Blue, Pink, Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Dark Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Oblovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

Average Water

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Bees, Flies

Allergy

Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves

Flowers, Root

Other Uses

Can be made into a herbal tea

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Mixed Border, Wildflower

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ILEX glabra

THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'

Common Name

American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Silberstein American Pokeweed

Silver Thyme, Thyme

In Hindi

Inkberry

Hydrangea

In German

Inkberry

Hortensie

In French

Inkberry

Hortensia

In Spanish

Inkberry

Hortensia

In Greek

Inkberry

υδραγεία

In Portuguese

Inkberry

Hortênsia

In Polish

inkberry

Hortensja

In Latin

Inkberry

Hibiscus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Class

Order

Aquifoliales

Family

Phytolaccaceae

Lamiaceae

Genus

Ilex

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

600350

1 27800

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Properties of Inkberry and Silver Thyme

Wondering what are the properties of Inkberry and Silver Thyme? We provide you with everything About Inkberry and Silver Thyme. Inkberry doesn't have thorns and Silver Thyme doesn't have thorns. Also Inkberry does not have fragrant flowers. Inkberry has allergic reactions like and Silver Thyme has allergic reactions like . 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 Inkberry and Silver Thyme and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Inkberry and Silver Thyme

Season and care of Inkberry and Silver Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Inkberry and Silver Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Inkberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Inkberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Inkberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline.

Inkberry and Silver Thyme Physical Information

Inkberry and Silver Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Inkberry height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Inkberry and Silver Thyme are as follows:

Inkberry flower color: White
Inkberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green

Care of Inkberry and Silver Thyme

Care of Inkberry and Silver Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Inkberry pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed and Silver Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Inkberry 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.