Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Herb
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
Central America, South America
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Vine, Flowering plant
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
All sorts of environments, Along Railroads, Banks, Moist Ditches, Roadsides, rocky banks of streams
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-13
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
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
10.50 cm
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
Purple, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
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
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Tuber propagation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Not Available
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs very little 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Evergreen
Not Available
No
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Aphids, Beetles, Cutworms, Insects, Mites, Whiteflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, Nausea, Skin rash, Twitching of face
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Cures constipation, Fiber, Low calories, lowering blood pressure, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves, Root, Shoots, Stem, Tuber
Other Uses
Not Available
Starch, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Not Available
Sometimes
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, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
IPOMOEA batatas 'Blackie'
Common Name
Silver Thyme, Thyme
Blackie Sweet Potato Vine, Sweet Potato Vine
In Hindi
Hydrangea
शकरकन्द
In German
Hortensie
Süßkartoffel
In French
Hortensia
Patate douce
In Spanish
Hortensia
Ipomoea batatas
In Greek
υδραγεία
Sweet potato
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Batata-doce
In Polish
Hortensja
Wilec ziemniaczany
In Latin
Hibiscus
Ipomoea batatas
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Solanales
Family
Lamiaceae
Convolvulaceae
Genus
Not Available
Ipomoea
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Silver Thyme and Sweet Potato Vine
Season and care of Silver Thyme and Sweet Potato Vine is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Thyme and Sweet Potato Vine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Potato Vine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Potato Vine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Potato Vine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Thyme and Sweet Potato Vine Physical Information
Silver Thyme and Sweet Potato Vine physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Sweet Potato Vine height is 15.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Silver Thyme and Sweet Potato Vine are as follows:
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Sweet Potato Vine flower color: Purple and Rose
- Sweet Potato Vine leaf color: Purple, Dark Green and Black
Care of Silver Thyme and Sweet Potato Vine
Care of Silver Thyme and Sweet Potato Vine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Potato Vine 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 Sweet Potato Vine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
