Silverthorn

Thyme

About Silverthorn and Thyme

Silverthorn

Thyme

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Herbs

Origin

China, Japan

Asia, Europe

Types

Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme

Number of Varieties

5300

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Habitat

subtropical regions, Temperate Regions

Rocky areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-96-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-7

9-1

Sunset Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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

Oval or Rounded

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

300.00 cm10.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

300.00 cm20.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Silver

Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Reddish Plum

Leaf Color in Spring

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

broad, flat

Tiny

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Part sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loamy, Sandy

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Fall, Late Fall

Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Salt

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loamy, Sandy

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch

Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Butterflies

Allergy

Toxic

Diarrhea, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover

Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Fixes Nitrogen

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent

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, Leaves, Root, Stem

Whole plant

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge

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

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break

Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Elaeagnus pungens

Thymus vulgaris

Common Name

Silverthorn

Thyme

In Hindi

Silverthorn

अजवायन के फूल

In German

Silverthorn

Thymian

In French

Silverthorn

Thym

In Spanish

Silverthorn

Tomillo

In Greek

Silverthorn

θυμάρι

In Portuguese

Silverthorn

Tomilho

In Polish

Silverthorn

Tymianek

In Latin

Silverthorn

Thymum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rhamnales

Family

Elaeagnaceae

Labiatae

Genus

Elaeagnus

Thymus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

70350

1 27800

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Properties of Silverthorn and Thyme

Wondering what are the properties of Silverthorn and Thyme? We provide you with everything About Silverthorn and Thyme. Silverthorn has thorns and Thyme doesn't have thorns. Also Silverthorn does not have fragrant flowers. Silverthorn has allergic reactions like Toxic and Thyme has allergic reactions like Toxic. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Silverthorn and Thyme and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Silverthorn and Thyme

Season and care of Silverthorn and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Silverthorn and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.

Silverthorn and Thyme Physical Information

Silverthorn and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Thyme are as follows:

Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green

Care of Silverthorn and Thyme

Care of Silverthorn and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn 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.