Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
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Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
shaded woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-8
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
White, Light Yellow, Violet
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, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
-
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Root
Other Uses
-
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
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No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
Calycanthus floridus
Common Name
Silver Thyme, Thyme
Sweetshrub
In Hindi
Hydrangea
sweetshrub
In German
Hortensie
sweetshrub
In French
Hortensia
sweetshrub
In Spanish
Hortensia
sweetshrub
In Greek
υδραγεία
sweetshrub
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
sweetshrub
In Polish
Hortensja
sweetshrub
In Latin
Hibiscus
sweetshrub
Family
Lamiaceae
Calycanthaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Silver Thyme and Sweetshrub
Season and care of Silver Thyme and Sweetshrub is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Thyme and Sweetshrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Thyme and Sweetshrub Physical Information
Silver Thyme and Sweetshrub physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Thyme and Sweetshrub are as follows:
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
- Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Thyme and Sweetshrub
Care of Silver Thyme and Sweetshrub include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silver Thyme needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.