Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Alaska, Canada
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
-9999
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Thicket/Colonizing
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Hardwood Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Phosphorous, Use nitrogen rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Scale Insects
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Salve
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Jelly, Used for making soaps, Used to flavour soups
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS commutata
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
Common Name
Silverberry, Wolf-Willow
Silver Thyme, Thyme
In Hindi
Silverberry
Hydrangea
In German
Silverberry
Hortensie
In French
Silverberry
Hortensia
In Spanish
Silverberry
Hortensia
In Greek
Silverberry
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Silverberry
Hortênsia
In Polish
Silverberry
Hortensja
In Latin
Silverberry
Hibiscus
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Elaeagnoideae
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Season and Care of Silverberry and Silver Thyme
Season and care of Silverberry and Silver Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Silverberry and Silver Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Thyme season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silverberry is Loam, Sand and for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silverberry is Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline.
Silverberry and Silver Thyme Physical Information
Silverberry and Silver Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Silverberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Silverberry and Silver Thyme are as follows:
Silverberry flower color: Yellow
Silverberry leaf color:
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
- Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Silverberry and Silver Thyme
Care of Silverberry and Silver Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silverberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Thyme needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.