Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herb
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
Australia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Xerochrysum bracteatum
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
12*1
12 - 3
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
21,22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
-
Needs less watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well-aerated
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loam, Well 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
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for the Scalp, Removes dandruff, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fungicidal
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
-
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
XEROCHRYSUM bracteatum 'Copper'
Common Name
Silver Thyme, Thyme
Dreamtime Copper Strawflower, Strawflower
In Hindi
Hydrangea
strawflower
In German
Hortensie
Strohblume
In French
Hortensia
strawflower
In Spanish
Hortensia
strawflower
In Greek
υδραγεία
strawflower
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
strawflower
In Polish
Hortensja
strawflower
In Latin
Hibiscus
strawflower
Family
Lamiaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Silver Thyme and Strawflower
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Thyme and Strawflower? We provide you with everything About Silver Thyme and Strawflower. Silver Thyme doesn't have thorns and Strawflower 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 Strawflower 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 Strawflower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Thyme and Strawflower
Season and care of Silver Thyme and Strawflower is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Thyme and Strawflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Strawflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Strawflower is Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Strawflower is Neutral.
Silver Thyme and Strawflower Physical Information
Silver Thyme and Strawflower physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Strawflower height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Silver Thyme and Strawflower are as follows:
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Strawflower flower color: Orange and Gold
- Strawflower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Silver Thyme and Strawflower
Care of Silver Thyme and Strawflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Strawflower 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 Strawflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.