Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
Turkey, Iraq, Western Asia, India
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Tamarix Chinensis, French Tamarisk, Kashgar Tamarix, Tamarix Odessana,
Tamarix Tetrandra
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Floodplains, marshes, Riverbanks, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
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
7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
Purple
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
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought and Salt, Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut leaves after fall, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mineral deficiencies, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Scale, yellow-poplar weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Diarrhea, Liver problems, Rheumatism, Skin wounds, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
-
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
TAMARIX dioica
Common Name
Silver Thyme, Thyme
Dioecious Tamarisk, Tamarisk
In Hindi
Hydrangea
तामरिस्क
In German
Hortensie
Tamariske
In French
Hortensia
tamarinier
In Spanish
Hortensia
tamarisco
In Greek
υδραγεία
ταμαρίς
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
tamarisco
In Polish
Hortensja
tamaryszek
Family
Lamiaceae
Tamaricaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Silver Thyme and Tamarisk
Season and care of Silver Thyme and Tamarisk is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Thyme and Tamarisk Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tamarisk season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Tamarisk is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tamarisk is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Thyme and Tamarisk Physical Information
Silver Thyme and Tamarisk physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Tamarisk height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Thyme and Tamarisk are as follows:
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Tamarisk flower color: Purple
- Tamarisk leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Thyme and Tamarisk
Care of Silver Thyme and Tamarisk include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tamarisk pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Prune after flowering, 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 Tamarisk needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.