Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
World/Pandemic, Europe
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Lake margins, Open areas, Stream side, Wet ground
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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Mat-forming
Minimum Width
10.50 cm
10.00 cm
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Brown
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
-
Reduce watering in winter, Requires regular watering
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Bugs
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
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, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
PHALARIS arundinacea var. picta
Common Name
Silver Thyme, Thyme
Canary Reedgrass, Ribbon Grass
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Ribbon Grass
In German
Hortensie
rohrglanzgras
In French
Hortensia
roseau
In Spanish
Hortensia
hierba cinta and pasto cinto
In Greek
υδραγεία
κορδέλα Grass
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
caniço-malhado
In Polish
Hortensja
Wstążka Trawa
In Latin
Hibiscus
Ribbon Grass
Clade
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Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Silver Thyme and Ribbon Grass
Season and care of Silver Thyme and Ribbon Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Thyme and Ribbon Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ribbon Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Ribbon Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Ribbon Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Thyme and Ribbon Grass Physical Information
Silver Thyme and Ribbon Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Ribbon Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Thyme and Ribbon Grass are as follows:
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Ribbon Grass flower color: Pink and White
- Ribbon Grass leaf color: White and Green
Care of Silver Thyme and Ribbon Grass
Care of Silver Thyme and Ribbon Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ribbon Grass pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Silver Thyme needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ribbon Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.