Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herb
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Lawn, meadows, 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
21,22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
Fuchsia, Rose
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
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
-
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam
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 or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Silver Thyme, Thyme
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Hydrangea
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Hortensie
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Hortensia
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Hortensia
cólquico
In Greek
υδραγεία
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
aftomn gema
In Polish
Hortensja
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Hibiscus
aftomn vitellus
Family
Lamiaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Silver Thyme and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Thyme and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Silver Thyme and Autumn Crocus. Silver Thyme doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus 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 Autumn Crocus 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 Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Thyme and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Silver Thyme and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Thyme and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Thyme and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Silver Thyme and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Silver Thyme and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Thyme and Autumn Crocus
Care of Silver Thyme and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silver Thyme needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.