Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Herb
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
A. houstonianum f. isochroum, A. houstonianum f. luteum, A. houstonianum var. muticescens
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-13
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Heart-shaped
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
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
allergic reaction, Poisonous, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
-
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Anodyne, Cuts, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant
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, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
AGERATUM houstonianum
Common Name
Silver Thyme, Thyme
Ageratum, Blue Mink, Flossflower
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Blue Mink
Plant
In German
Hortensie
Blue Mink
Pflanze
In French
Hortensia
Bleu Mink
Plante
In Spanish
Hortensia
azul Mink
Planta
In Greek
υδραγεία
μπλε βιζόν
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
azul Mink
Plantar
In Polish
Hortensja
niebieski Mink
Roślina
In Latin
Hibiscus
blue Mink
planta
Family
Lamiaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Silver Thyme and Blue Mink
Season and care of Silver Thyme and Blue Mink is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Thyme and Blue Mink Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Mink season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Blue Mink is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Mink is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Thyme and Blue Mink Physical Information
Silver Thyme and Blue Mink physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Blue Mink height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Thyme and Blue Mink are as follows:
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Blue Mink flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
- Blue Mink leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Thyme and Blue Mink
Care of Silver Thyme and Blue Mink include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Mink 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 Mink needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.