Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
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Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Cold Regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Water more in summer
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content 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
Fine
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Black Dyes
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
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Used As Indoor Plant
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Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
Polemonium caeruleum
Common Name
Silver Thyme, Thyme
Jacob's Ladder
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Jacob's Ladder
In German
Hortensie
Jacob's Ladder
In French
Hortensia
Jacob's Ladder
In Spanish
Hortensia
Jacob's Ladder
In Greek
υδραγεία
Jacob's Ladder
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Jacob's Ladder
In Polish
Hortensja
Jacob's Ladder
In Latin
Hibiscus
Jacob's Ladder
Family
Lamiaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Silver Thyme and Jacob's Ladder
Season and care of Silver Thyme and Jacob's Ladder is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Thyme and Jacob's Ladder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jacob's Ladder season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Jacob's Ladder is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Jacob's Ladder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Thyme and Jacob's Ladder Physical Information
Silver Thyme and Jacob's Ladder physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Jacob's Ladder height is 20.30 cm and width 27.90 cm. The color specification of Silver Thyme and Jacob's Ladder are as follows:
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Jacob's Ladder flower color: Blue and Lavender
- Jacob's Ladder leaf color: Green and Purple
Care of Silver Thyme and Jacob's Ladder
Care of Silver Thyme and Jacob's Ladder include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jacob's Ladder 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 Jacob's Ladder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.