Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Cuphea hyssopifolia
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-15
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, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
White, Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oblong to lance-shaped
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
Clay, 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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Needs watering once a week, Requires more often in extreme heat
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
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Dysentry, Eye Infection, Indigestion, Organ Stones
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowering Tips, Flowers, Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
-
Showy Purposes
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
CUPHEA hyssopifolia
Common Name
Silver Thyme, Thyme
False Heather, Mexican Heather, Hawaiian Heather
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Mexican Heather
In German
Hortensie
Mexican Heather
In French
Hortensia
Mexicaine Heather
In Spanish
Hortensia
Heather mexicana
In Greek
υδραγεία
Μεξικού Heather
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Mexican Heather
In Polish
Hortensja
Mexican Heather
In Latin
Hibiscus
Mexicanus Heather
Family
Lamiaceae
Lythraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Silver Thyme and Mexican Heather
Season and care of Silver Thyme and Mexican Heather is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Thyme and Mexican Heather Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mexican Heather season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Mexican Heather is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Heather is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Thyme and Mexican Heather Physical Information
Silver Thyme and Mexican Heather physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Mexican Heather height is 20.30 cm and width 30.40 cm. The color specification of Silver Thyme and Mexican Heather are as follows:
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Mexican Heather flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Violet
- Mexican Heather leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Silver Thyme and Mexican Heather
Care of Silver Thyme and Mexican Heather include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican Heather pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Silver Thyme needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Heather needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.