Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Mat-forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Height
76.00 cm
6.56 cm
Minimum Width
38.10 cm
10.50 cm
Flower Color
Red, Magenta
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
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, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
-
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
All-Purpose Liquid 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
Medium
Fine
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
-
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Root
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
AUBRIETA 'Royal Red'( ROYAL SERIES)
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
Common Name
Rockcress, Royal Red Rockcress
Silver Thyme, Thyme
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Hydrangea
In German
Hortensie
Hortensie
In French
Hortensia
Hortensia
In Spanish
Hortensia
Hortensia
In Greek
υδραγεία
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Hortênsia
In Polish
Hortensja
Hortensja
In Latin
Hibiscus
Hibiscus
Family
Brassicaceae
Lamiaceae
Properties of Rockcress and Silver Thyme
Wondering what are the properties of Rockcress and Silver Thyme? We provide you with everything About Rockcress and Silver Thyme. Rockcress doesn't have thorns and Silver Thyme doesn't have thorns. Also Rockcress does not have fragrant flowers. Rockcress has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Silver Thyme has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Rockcress and Silver Thyme and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rockcress and Silver Thyme
Season and care of Rockcress and Silver Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Rockcress and Silver Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rockcress season is Spring and Summer and Silver Thyme season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Rockcress is Loam, Sand and for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rockcress is Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline.
Rockcress and Silver Thyme Physical Information
Rockcress and Silver Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Rockcress height is 76.00 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Rockcress and Silver Thyme are as follows:
Rockcress flower color: Red and Magenta
Rockcress leaf color: 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 Rockcress and Silver Thyme
Care of Rockcress and Silver Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rockcress 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 Rockcress needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Thyme needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.