Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herb
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
South America, Brazil
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Canyons, gardens, Grassland, Rainforest, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-13
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
H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
White, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Summer, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Reduce watering in winter, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize before watering, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mites, Red blotch, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
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Animal Feed, Culinary use, Used as Biofuel, Used in making beverages
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, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
MANIHOT esculenta 'Variegata'
Common Name
Silver Thyme, Thyme
Variegated Cassava, Variegated Tapioca
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Variegated Cassava
In German
Hortensie
Verändertes Cassava
In French
Hortensia
panaché manioc
In Spanish
Hortensia
abigarrado Yuca
In Greek
υδραγεία
Κυμαίνεται Cassava
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
variegated de mandioca
In Polish
Hortensja
Kolorowy Maniok
In Latin
Hibiscus
variegated Cassava
Family
Lamiaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Silver Thyme and Variegated Cassava
Season and care of Silver Thyme and Variegated Cassava is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Thyme and Variegated Cassava Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Variegated Cassava season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Variegated Cassava is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Variegated Cassava is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Thyme and Variegated Cassava Physical Information
Silver Thyme and Variegated Cassava physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Variegated Cassava height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Thyme and Variegated Cassava are as follows:
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Variegated Cassava flower color: White and Red
- Variegated Cassava leaf color: Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Care of Silver Thyme and Variegated Cassava
Care of Silver Thyme and Variegated Cassava include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Variegated Cassava pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Silver Thyme needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Variegated Cassava needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.