Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herb
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
Types
Ipomoea alba, Moon Vine
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 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
Vining/Climbing
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Width
5.00 cm
10.50 cm
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Three Lobed
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water until the soil feels moist in the top
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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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
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
High phosphorus
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Attracts
Beetles
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Anxiety, Confusion, hallucinations
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Snakebite
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as a vegetable, Used in curries, soups, stews
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Vine
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
IPOMOEA alba
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
Common Name
Evening Glory, Moonflower
Silver Thyme, Thyme
In Hindi
Moonflower
Hydrangea
In German
Monet
Hortensie
In French
Monet
Hortensia
In Spanish
Monet
Hortensia
In Portuguese
Monet
Hortênsia
In Polish
Monet
Hortensja
Family
Convolvulaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Moonflower and Silver Thyme
Season and care of Moonflower and Silver Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Moonflower and Silver Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Moonflower season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Thyme season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Moonflower is Loam and for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Moonflower is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline.
Moonflower and Silver Thyme Physical Information
Moonflower and Silver Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Moonflower height is 300.00 cm and width 5.00 cm whereas Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Moonflower and Silver Thyme are as follows:
Moonflower flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Moonflower leaf color: Green
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
- Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Moonflower and Silver Thyme
Care of Moonflower and Silver Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Moonflower 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 Moonflower 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.