Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herb
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Penstemon
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Fields, open Woodlands, Wood Margins
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-8
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Lance-shaped to oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Root Division, Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs
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
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
Complete balanced fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Root
Other Uses
-
Showy Purposes
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
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
PENSTEMON digitalis 'Husker Red'
Common Name
Silver Thyme, Thyme
Husker Red Penstemon, Talus Slope Penstemon
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Talus Slope Penstemon
In German
Hortensie
Gehängeschutt Penstemon
In French
Hortensia
Talus Slope Penstemon
In Spanish
Hortensia
Astrágalo pendiente Penstemon
In Greek
υδραγεία
Αστράγαλος Κλίση Penstemon
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Talus Penstemon Slope
In Polish
Hortensja
Talus Slope Penstemon
In Latin
Hibiscus
Talus Clivo Persicaria
Family
Lamiaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Silver Thyme and Talus Slope Penstemon
Season and care of Silver Thyme and Talus Slope Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Thyme and Talus Slope Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Talus Slope Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Talus Slope Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Talus Slope Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Thyme and Talus Slope Penstemon Physical Information
Silver Thyme and Talus Slope Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Talus Slope Penstemon height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Thyme and Talus Slope Penstemon are as follows:
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Talus Slope Penstemon flower color: White and Light Pink
- Talus Slope Penstemon leaf color: Dark Red
Care of Silver Thyme and Talus Slope Penstemon
Care of Silver Thyme and Talus Slope Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Talus Slope Penstemon 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 Talus Slope Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.