Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herb
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Torenia fournieri, Torenia concolor
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
2-11
AHS Heat Zone
12*1
12 - 4
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
H1, H2, 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
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Light Blue, Dark Blue, Lavender
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Do not water excessively, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases, Fungal leaf spots, fungus, Pest Free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Moisture, Pests and diseases, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
-
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
Bog Garden, Cottage garden, Edging, Flower borders
Botanical Name
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
TORENIA fournieri
Common Name
Silver Thyme, Thyme
Bluewings, Florida Pansy, Wishbone Flower
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Bluewings
In German
Hortensie
Bluewings
In French
Hortensia
Bluewings
In Spanish
Hortensia
Bluewings
In Greek
υδραγεία
Bluewings
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Bluewings
In Polish
Hortensja
Bluewings
In Latin
Hibiscus
Bluewings
Family
Lamiaceae
Linderniaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Silver Thyme and Wishbone Flower
Season and care of Silver Thyme and Wishbone Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Thyme and Wishbone Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wishbone Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Wishbone Flower is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Wishbone Flower is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Thyme and Wishbone Flower Physical Information
Silver Thyme and Wishbone Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Wishbone Flower height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Silver Thyme and Wishbone Flower are as follows:
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Wishbone Flower flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Light Blue, Dark Blue and Lavender
- Wishbone Flower leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Thyme and Wishbone Flower
Care of Silver Thyme and Wishbone Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wishbone Flower pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Wishbone Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.