Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
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
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
6.56 cm
60.00 cm
Minimum Width
10.50 cm
15.00 cm
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
Purple, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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 Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
-
In Summer
Average Water
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Coarse
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Root
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Wildflower
Botanical Name
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
ASCLEPIAS syriaca
Common Name
Silver Thyme, Thyme
Common Milkweed
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Hydrangea
In German
Hortensie
Hortensie
In French
Hortensia
Hortensia
In Spanish
Hortensia
Hortensia
In Greek
υδραγεία
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Hortênsia
In Polish
Hortensja
Hortensja
In Latin
Hibiscus
Hibiscus
Family
Lamiaceae
Asclepiadaceae
Properties of Silver Thyme and Common Milkweed
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Thyme and Common Milkweed? We provide you with everything About Silver Thyme and Common Milkweed. Silver Thyme doesn't have thorns and Common Milkweed 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 Common Milkweed 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 Common Milkweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Thyme and Common Milkweed
Season and care of Silver Thyme and Common Milkweed is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Thyme and Common Milkweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Common Milkweed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Common Milkweed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Common Milkweed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Thyme and Common Milkweed Physical Information
Silver Thyme and Common Milkweed physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Common Milkweed height is 60.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Thyme and Common Milkweed are as follows:
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Common Milkweed flower color: Purple and Pink
- Common Milkweed leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Silver Thyme and Common Milkweed
Care of Silver Thyme and Common Milkweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Common Milkweed 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 Common Milkweed needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.