Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herb
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Agapanthus
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Roadsides, Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-11
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
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor, Striped
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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Analgesic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
chest congestion, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Root
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
AGAPANTHUS praecox ssp. orientalis
Common Name
Silver Thyme, Thyme
African Lily, Blue Lily, Common Agapanthus, Lily-of-the-Nile
In Hindi
Hydrangea
ब्लू लिली
In German
Hortensie
Blaue Lilie
In French
Hortensia
Lily Bleu
In Spanish
Hortensia
lirio azul
In Greek
υδραγεία
μπλε Lily
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Lily azul
In Polish
Hortensja
niebieski Lily
In Latin
Hibiscus
blue lilium
Family
Lamiaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Silver Thyme and Blue Lily
Season and care of Silver Thyme and Blue Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Thyme and Blue Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Blue Lily is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Lily is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Thyme and Blue Lily Physical Information
Silver Thyme and Blue Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Blue Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Thyme and Blue Lily are as follows:
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Blue Lily flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
- Blue Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Silver Thyme and Blue Lily
Care of Silver Thyme and Blue Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Lily 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 Blue Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.