Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Mentha spicata
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-7
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
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
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
Pink, Lavender
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
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
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, Red blotch, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Aphids, Flies, Mites
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Antifungal, Arthritis, Digestive disorders, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
-
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
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
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
MENTHA spicata
Common Name
Silver Thyme, Thyme
Spearmint
In Hindi
Hydrangea
पहाड़ी पुदीना
In German
Hortensie
Grüne Minze
In French
Hortensia
menthe verte
In Spanish
Hortensia
menta verde
In Greek
υδραγεία
δυόσμος
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
hortelã
In Polish
Hortensja
mięta
In Latin
Hibiscus
Coriander
Family
Lamiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Silver Thyme and Spearmint
Season and care of Silver Thyme and Spearmint is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Thyme and Spearmint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Spearmint season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Spearmint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Spearmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Thyme and Spearmint Physical Information
Silver Thyme and Spearmint physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Spearmint height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Thyme and Spearmint are as follows:
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Spearmint flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Spearmint leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Thyme and Spearmint
Care of Silver Thyme and Spearmint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spearmint 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 Spearmint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.