Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Citrus hystrix
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Deep, gardens, old gardens, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs, Water Deeply
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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
Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Thinning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Armored scales, Fomes root rot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Blood purifier, Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Making Shampoo, Used as insect repellent
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, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
CITRUS hystrix
Common Name
Silver Thyme, Thyme
Kaffir Lime, Makrut
In Hindi
Hydrangea
काफ़िर लाइम
In German
Hortensie
Kaffernlimette
In French
Hortensia
combava
In Spanish
Hortensia
cafre
In Greek
υδραγεία
Καφρός Lime
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Kaffir Lime
In Polish
Hortensja
kaffir wapno
In Latin
Hibiscus
Cafres Lime
Family
Lamiaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Silver Thyme and Kaffir Lime
Season and care of Silver Thyme and Kaffir Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Thyme and Kaffir Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kaffir Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Kaffir Lime is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Kaffir Lime is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Thyme and Kaffir Lime Physical Information
Silver Thyme and Kaffir Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Kaffir Lime height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Thyme and Kaffir Lime are as follows:
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Kaffir Lime flower color: White
- Kaffir Lime leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Thyme and Kaffir Lime
Care of Silver Thyme and Kaffir Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kaffir Lime pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Thinning. In summer Silver Thyme needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kaffir Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.