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
Chionodoxa luciliae
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-9
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
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
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 Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
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
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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, 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 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
Fine
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
-
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Yes
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, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Silver Thyme, Thyme
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Chionodoxa
In German
Hortensie
Chionodoxa
In French
Hortensia
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
Hortensia
Chionodoxa
In Greek
υδραγεία
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Chionodoxa
In Polish
Hortensja
Chionodoxa
In Latin
Hibiscus
Chionodoxa
Family
Lamiaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Silver Thyme and Chionodoxa
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Thyme and Chionodoxa? We provide you with everything About Silver Thyme and Chionodoxa. Silver Thyme doesn't have thorns and Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Thyme and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Silver Thyme and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Thyme and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chionodoxa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Thyme and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Silver Thyme and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Silver Thyme and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Thyme and Chionodoxa
Care of Silver Thyme and Chionodoxa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.