Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
Southern Africa
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-12
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
In Summer
Average Water
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
-
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
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
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
PORTULACARIA afra
Common Name
Silver Thyme, Thyme
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Elephant Bush
In German
Hortensie
Elephant Bush
In French
Hortensia
Elephant Bush
In Spanish
Hortensia
elefante Bush
In Greek
υδραγεία
ελέφαντας Μπους
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
elefante de Bush
In Polish
Hortensja
Elephant Bush
In Latin
Hibiscus
bush elephant
Family
Lamiaceae
Portulacaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Portulacarioideae
Season and Care of Silver Thyme and Elephant Bush
Season and care of Silver Thyme and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Thyme and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Thyme and Elephant Bush Physical Information
Silver Thyme and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Thyme and Elephant Bush are as follows:
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
- Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Thyme and Elephant Bush
Care of Silver Thyme and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elephant Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Silver Thyme needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.