Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, South America, Europe, Southern Africa, Asia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
meadows, Pastures, Wet lands
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
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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
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Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Height
30.00 cm
6.56 cm
Minimum Width
40.00 cm
10.50 cm
Flower Color
Yellow Brown
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Oblovate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
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Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
-
In Summer
Less Watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Lots of watering
Average Water
Soil pH
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Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
avoid high rate of nitrogen in spring, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Head smut, Leaf rust, Stem rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
-
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition
-
Environmental Uses
Erosion control, Food for animals, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Food for animals
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Hordeum brachyantherum
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
Common Name
Meadow Barley
Silver Thyme, Thyme
In Hindi
meadow barley
Hydrangea
In German
Wiese Gerste
Hortensie
In French
orge prairie
Hortensia
In Spanish
cebada prado
Hortensia
In Greek
λιβάδι κριθάρι
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
cevada prado
Hortênsia
In Polish
łąka jęczmienia
Hortensja
In Latin
pratum hordei
Hibiscus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Season and Care of Meadow Barley and Silver Thyme
Season and care of Meadow Barley and Silver Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Barley and Silver Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Barley season is and Silver Thyme season is . The type of soil for Meadow Barley is Loam, Sand and for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Barley is and for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline.
Meadow Barley and Silver Thyme Physical Information
Meadow Barley and Silver Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Barley height is 30.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Meadow Barley and Silver Thyme are as follows:
Meadow Barley flower color: Yellow Brown
Meadow Barley leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
- Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Meadow Barley and Silver Thyme
Care of Meadow Barley and Silver Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Barley pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, 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 Meadow Barley needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Lots of watering. Whereas, in summer Silver Thyme needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.