Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herb
Flowering Plants, Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
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Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Mimulus
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Dry areas, Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-10
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Width
10.50 cm
15.00 cm
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Larva
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Antiseptic, Burns
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Root
Used As Indoor Plant
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No
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, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
Diplacus aurantiacus
Common Name
Silver Thyme, Thyme
Magic Mix Monkey-flower, Monkey-flower
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Monkey Flower
In German
Hortensie
Monkey Flower
In French
Hortensia
Monkey Flower
In Spanish
Hortensia
Monkey Flower
In Greek
υδραγεία
Monkey Flower
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Monkey Flower
In Polish
Hortensja
Monkey Flower
In Latin
Hibiscus
Monkey Flower
Family
Lamiaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Silver Thyme and Monkey-flower
Season and care of Silver Thyme and Monkey-flower is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Thyme and Monkey-flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Monkey-flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Monkey-flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Monkey-flower is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Thyme and Monkey-flower Physical Information
Silver Thyme and Monkey-flower physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Monkey-flower height is 12.70 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Thyme and Monkey-flower are as follows:
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Monkey-flower flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink and Rose
- Monkey-flower leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Thyme and Monkey-flower
Care of Silver Thyme and Monkey-flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Monkey-flower 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 Monkey-flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.