Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
Madagascar
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-13
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
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Bold
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
-
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Silver Thyme, Thyme
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Devil's Backbone
In German
Hortensie
Devil's Backbone
In French
Hortensia
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Hortensia
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
υδραγεία
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Hortensja
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Hibiscus
Narum diaboli
Family
Lamiaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Silver Thyme and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Silver Thyme and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Thyme and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Thyme and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Silver Thyme and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Thyme and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Silver Thyme and Devils Backbone
Care of Silver Thyme and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.