Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
India, Iran
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Desert, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
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
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Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brownish Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Orange, Brown, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively
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
Average
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
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems, Miscarriage
Beauty Benefits
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Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Asthma, Bronchitis, epilepsy, Laxative, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
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Used as a flavouring in food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
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
Edible, Tropical
Botanical Name
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
Ferula assa-foetida
Common Name
Silver Thyme, Thyme
Asafoetida
In German
Hortensie
asafoetida
In French
Hortensia
Asafoetida
In Spanish
Hortensia
Asa fétida
In Greek
υδραγεία
Μηδικό σίλφιο
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Asafoetida
In Polish
Hortensja
Asafoetida
In Latin
Hibiscus
Asafoetida
Family
Lamiaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Silver Thyme and Asafoetida
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Thyme and Asafoetida? We provide you with everything About Silver Thyme and Asafoetida. Silver Thyme doesn't have thorns and Asafoetida doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Thyme does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Thyme has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Asafoetida 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 Silver Thyme and Asafoetida and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Thyme and Asafoetida
Season and care of Silver Thyme and Asafoetida is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Thyme and Asafoetida Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Asafoetida season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Asafoetida is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Asafoetida is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Thyme and Asafoetida Physical Information
Silver Thyme and Asafoetida physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Asafoetida height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Thyme and Asafoetida are as follows:
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Asafoetida flower color: Yellow green
- Asafoetida leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Silver Thyme and Asafoetida
Care of Silver Thyme and Asafoetida include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Asafoetida pruning is done 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 Asafoetida needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.