Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Cold Regions, Temperate Regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Water more in summer
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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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial 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, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
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Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Black Dyes
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
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Flowers, Root
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Polemonium caeruleum
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
Common Name
Jacob's Ladder
Silver Thyme, Thyme
In Hindi
Jacob's Ladder
Hydrangea
In German
Jacob's Ladder
Hortensie
In French
Jacob's Ladder
Hortensia
In Spanish
Jacob's Ladder
Hortensia
In Greek
Jacob's Ladder
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Jacob's Ladder
Hortênsia
In Polish
Jacob's Ladder
Hortensja
In Latin
Jacob's Ladder
Hibiscus
Family
Polemoniaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Jacob's Ladder and Silver Thyme
Season and care of Jacob's Ladder and Silver Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Jacob's Ladder and Silver Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacob's Ladder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Thyme season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jacob's Ladder is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacob's Ladder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacob's Ladder and Silver Thyme Physical Information
Jacob's Ladder and Silver Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Jacob's Ladder height is 20.30 cm and width 27.90 cm whereas Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Jacob's Ladder and Silver Thyme are as follows:
Jacob's Ladder flower color: Blue and Lavender
Jacob's Ladder leaf color: Green and Purple
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
- Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Jacob's Ladder and Silver Thyme
Care of Jacob's Ladder and Silver Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacob's Ladder 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 Jacob's Ladder 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.