Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
Southern Europe
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-9
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Spreading
Minimum Width
10.50 cm
2.50 cm
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
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Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
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Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
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Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
Common Name
Silver Thyme, Thyme
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Applemint Tree
In German
Hortensie
Applemint Baum
In French
Hortensia
Applemint Arbre
In Spanish
Hortensia
Árbol Applemint
In Greek
υδραγεία
Applemint Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Árvore applemint
In Polish
Hortensja
Applemint Drzewo
In Latin
Hibiscus
Applemint ligno
Family
Lamiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Silver Thyme and Applemint
Season and care of Silver Thyme and Applemint is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Thyme and Applemint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Applemint season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Thyme and Applemint Physical Information
Silver Thyme and Applemint physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Silver Thyme and Applemint are as follows:
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
- Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Care of Silver Thyme and Applemint
Care of Silver Thyme and Applemint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silver Thyme needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.