Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herb
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
Africa
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
gardens, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
AHS Heat Zone
12*1
12 - 6
Sunset Zone
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
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
10.50 cm
30.00 cm
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
Blue, Indigo, Lavender, Light Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Palmate and toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
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Tolerances
Drought
Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Cut away fading foliage, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
High-phosphorous fertilizers used, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, fungus, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Severe allergen, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
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Used in making blue ink
Used As Indoor Plant
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No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
Delphinium elatum
Common Name
Silver Thyme, Thyme
Alpine delphinium, Delphium, Candle larkspur, Siberian larkspur, Musk Larkspur,
In Hindi
Hydrangea
अल्पाइन Delphinium
In German
Hortensie
Alpine Delphinium
In French
Hortensia
Alpine Delphinium
In Spanish
Hortensia
Alpine Delphinium
In Greek
υδραγεία
Alpine Δελφίνιο
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Alpine Delphinium
In Polish
Hortensja
Alpine Delphinium
In Latin
Hibiscus
Alpine Delphinium
Family
Lamiaceae
Ranunculaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Silver Thyme and Alpine Delphinium
Season and care of Silver Thyme and Alpine Delphinium is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Thyme and Alpine Delphinium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Alpine Delphinium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Alpine Delphinium is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Alpine Delphinium is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Thyme and Alpine Delphinium Physical Information
Silver Thyme and Alpine Delphinium physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Alpine Delphinium height is 200.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Thyme and Alpine Delphinium are as follows:
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Alpine Delphinium flower color: Blue, Indigo, Lavender and Light Purple
- Alpine Delphinium leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Thyme and Alpine Delphinium
Care of Silver Thyme and Alpine Delphinium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Alpine Delphinium pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Silver Thyme needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alpine Delphinium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.