Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herb
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Quamash
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-8
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
21,22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
6.56 cm
60.00 cm
Minimum Width
10.50 cm
20.00 cm
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
Blue, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Ivory
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 linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
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
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Flying insects
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, 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
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
CAMASSIA quamash 'Blue Melody'
Common Name
Silver Thyme, Thyme
Blue Melody Camas, Camas
In Hindi
Hydrangea
केमाज़
In German
Hortensie
Camas
In French
Hortensia
Camas
In Spanish
Hortensia
Camas
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Camas
In Polish
Hortensja
Camas
Family
Lamiaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Silver Thyme and Camas
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Thyme and Camas? We provide you with everything About Silver Thyme and Camas. Silver Thyme doesn't have thorns and Camas 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 Camas 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 Camas and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Thyme and Camas
Season and care of Silver Thyme and Camas is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Thyme and Camas Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Camas season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Camas is Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Camas is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Thyme and Camas Physical Information
Silver Thyme and Camas physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Camas height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Thyme and Camas are as follows:
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Camas flower color: Blue and Dark Blue
- Camas leaf color: Green and Ivory
Care of Silver Thyme and Camas
Care of Silver Thyme and Camas include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Camas pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Silver Thyme needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Camas needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.