Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
Types
Savoy, Giant Noble, Semi-savoy
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Fields, gardens, meadows, Suburban areas
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
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
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
-
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize when new
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leafminers, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Allergy
Food Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Energy, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SPINACIA oleracea
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
Common Name
Spinach
Silver Thyme, Thyme
In German
Spinat
Hortensie
In French
Épinards
Hortensia
In Spanish
Espinacas
Hortensia
In Greek
Σπανάκι
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Espinafre
Hortênsia
In Polish
Szpinak
Hortensja
In Latin
Spinach
Hibiscus
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
-
Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
-
Season and Care of Spinach and Silver Thyme
Season and care of Spinach and Silver Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Spinach and Silver Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spinach season is and Silver Thyme season is . The type of soil for Spinach is Loam, Sand and for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spinach is Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline.
Spinach and Silver Thyme Physical Information
Spinach and Silver Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Spinach height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Spinach and Silver Thyme are as follows:
Spinach flower color: Yellow and Green
Spinach leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
- Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Spinach and Silver Thyme
Care of Spinach and Silver Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spinach 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 Spinach 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.