Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
Africa
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
White Sesame, Black Sesame, Golden Sesame
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Cultivated Beds
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
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Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
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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
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
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
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
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
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Dry root rot, Phyllody, Phytophthora blight, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Mouth itching, Nausea
Beauty Benefits
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Prevents greying of hair, Remove blemishes, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Astringent, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutritive, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
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Used for making soaps, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
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
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
SESAMUM indicum
Common Name
Silver Thyme, Thyme
Sesame
In German
Hortensie
Sesam
In French
Hortensia
Sésame
In Spanish
Hortensia
Sésamo
In Greek
υδραγεία
Σουσάμι
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Sésamo
In Polish
Hortensja
Sezam
In Latin
Hibiscus
Sesamae
Family
Lamiaceae
Pedaliaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Silver Thyme and Sesame
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Thyme and Sesame? We provide you with everything About Silver Thyme and Sesame. Silver Thyme doesn't have thorns and Sesame doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Thyme does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Thyme has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Sesame has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Silver Thyme and Sesame and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Thyme and Sesame
Season and care of Silver Thyme and Sesame is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Thyme and Sesame Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sesame season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Sesame is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sesame is Neutral.
Silver Thyme and Sesame Physical Information
Silver Thyme and Sesame physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Sesame height is 30.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Silver Thyme and Sesame are as follows:
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Sesame flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
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Care of Silver Thyme and Sesame
Care of Silver Thyme and Sesame include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sesame 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 Sesame needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.