Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
North America
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Prunus virginiana
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
-
Used As Food
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, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
PRUNUS virginiana
Common Name
Silver Thyme, Thyme
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Chokecherry
In German
Hortensie
Chokecherry
In French
Hortensia
Chokecherry
In Spanish
Hortensia
Chokecherry
In Greek
υδραγεία
Chokecherry
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Chokecherry
In Polish
Hortensja
Chokecherry
In Latin
Hibiscus
chokecherry
Family
Lamiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Silver Thyme and Chokecherry
Season and care of Silver Thyme and Chokecherry is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Thyme and Chokecherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Thyme and Chokecherry Physical Information
Silver Thyme and Chokecherry physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Thyme and Chokecherry are as follows:
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Chokecherry flower color:
- Chokecherry leaf color:
Care of Silver Thyme and Chokecherry
Care of Silver Thyme and Chokecherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches. In summer Silver Thyme needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.