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