Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
Eastern Asia, China
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Babylon
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Lake margins, River side, Swamps, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Weeping
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Needle like
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil, 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
Neutral
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Caterpillars, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Wet Site
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Headache, Sedative, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Tree trunks
Other Uses
-
Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, 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
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
SALIX babylonica f. tortuosa
Common Name
Silver Thyme, Thyme
Corkscrew Willow
In Hindi
Hydrangea
पेंचकश विलो
In German
Hortensie
Korkenzieher-Weide
In French
Hortensia
Tire-bouchon Willow
In Spanish
Hortensia
Tire-bouchon Willow
In Greek
υδραγεία
τιρμπουσόν Willow
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
corkscrew salgueiro
In Polish
Hortensja
korkociąg Willow
In Latin
Hibiscus
corkscrew Willow
Family
Lamiaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Silver Thyme and Corkscrew Willow
Season and care of Silver Thyme and Corkscrew Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Thyme and Corkscrew Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Corkscrew Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Corkscrew Willow is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Corkscrew Willow is Neutral.
Silver Thyme and Corkscrew Willow Physical Information
Silver Thyme and Corkscrew Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Corkscrew Willow height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Thyme and Corkscrew Willow are as follows:
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Corkscrew Willow flower color: Yellow green
- Corkscrew Willow leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Silver Thyme and Corkscrew Willow
Care of Silver Thyme and Corkscrew Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Corkscrew Willow pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silver Thyme needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Corkscrew Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.