Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
Yellow
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
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Do not water frequently, 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Rhinitis
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Charcoal, Paper pulp
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
SALIX alba
Common Name
Silver Thyme, Thyme
White Willow
In Hindi
Hydrangea
White Willow
In German
Hortensie
Oiite Oilloo
In French
Hortensia
Le saule blanc
In Spanish
Hortensia
Le saule blanco
In Greek
υδραγεία
Λευκή ιτιά
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
O salgueiro branco
In Polish
Hortensja
wierzba biała
In Latin
Hibiscus
Populus alba
Family
Lamiaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Silver Thyme and White Willow
Season and care of Silver Thyme and White Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Thyme and White Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand and for White Willow is Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Thyme and White Willow Physical Information
Silver Thyme and White Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Thyme and White Willow are as follows:
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
White Willow flower color: Yellow
- White Willow leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Thyme and White Willow
Care of Silver Thyme and White Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Silver Thyme needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.