Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Alaska, Canada
Asia, Europe
Types
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Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
6-9
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Tiny
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
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
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning
Fertilizers
Phosphorous, Use nitrogen rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Rust
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Scale Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Salve
Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Jelly, Used for making soaps, Used to flavour soups
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS commutata
Thymus vulgaris
Common Name
Silverberry, Wolf-Willow
Thyme
In Hindi
Silverberry
अजवायन के फूल
In German
Silverberry
Thymian
In French
Silverberry
Thym
In Spanish
Silverberry
Tomillo
In Greek
Silverberry
θυμάρι
In Portuguese
Silverberry
Tomilho
In Polish
Silverberry
Tymianek
In Latin
Silverberry
Thymum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Labiatae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Elaeagnoideae
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Season and Care of Silverberry and Thyme
Season and care of Silverberry and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Silverberry and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Thyme season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silverberry is Loam, Sand and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Silverberry is Neutral, Alkaline and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Silverberry and Thyme Physical Information
Silverberry and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Silverberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Silverberry and Thyme are as follows:
Silverberry flower color: Yellow
Silverberry leaf color:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
- Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Silverberry and Thyme
Care of Silverberry and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Thyme pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Requires extensive pruning. In summer Silverberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.