Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
North America
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Grass
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
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
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
occasional watering once established
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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
-
Used As Food
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
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Silver Thyme, Thyme
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Hortensie
Softstem Bulrush
In French
Hortensia
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
Hortensia
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
υδραγεία
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Hortensja
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
Hibiscus
Softstem Bulrush
Family
Lamiaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Silver Thyme and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Silver Thyme and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Thyme and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Thyme and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Silver Thyme and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Thyme and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Silver Thyme and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Silver Thyme and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.