Ragged Robin

Silver Thyme

About Ragged Robin and Silver Thyme

Ragged Robin

Silver Thyme

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Herb

Origin

Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia

Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia

Types

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

Number of Varieties

30100

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Habitat

damp meadows, ditches, Fields, Hay fields, shores, springs, Swamps

Forest edges, Hillside, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-7-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

12*1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 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

Rosette/Stemless

Arching/Fountain-shaped

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

61.00 cm6.56 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

60.00 cm10.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose

White, Blue, Pink, Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Purple, Bronze, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long linear and narrow

Oblovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

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?

Container, Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water daily during growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

Average Water

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove deadheads

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Healthy tree

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects

Bees, Flies

Allergy

allergic reaction

Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Flowers, Root

Other Uses

Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bog Garden, Wildflower

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

LYCHNIS flos-cuculi

THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'

Common Name

Ragged Robin

Silver Thyme, Thyme

In Hindi

Ragged Robin

Hydrangea

In German

Kuckucks-Lichtnelke

Hortensie

In French

Ragged Robin

Hortensia

In Spanish

petirrojo desigual

Hortensia

In Greek

ragged Robin

υδραγεία

In Portuguese

Ragged Robin

Hortênsia

In Polish

Ragged Robin

Hortensja

In Latin

Robin ragged

Hibiscus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Anthophyta

Class

Equisetopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Family

Caryophyllaceae

Lamiaceae

Genus

Lychnis

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

60350

1 27800

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Properties of Ragged Robin and Silver Thyme

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

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Season and Care of Ragged Robin and Silver Thyme

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

Ragged Robin and Silver Thyme Physical Information

Ragged Robin and Silver Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Ragged Robin height is 61.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Ragged Robin and Silver Thyme are as follows:

Ragged Robin flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Ragged Robin 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 Ragged Robin and Silver Thyme

Care of Ragged Robin and Silver Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ragged Robin pruning is done Remove deadheads and Silver Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ragged Robin 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.