Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Herb
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
Types
Pinus virginiana
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Hills, Hilly upland habitat, Lowland, Wet Woods
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
-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
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
-
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
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
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Flowers, Root
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PINUS virginiana
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
Common Name
Scrub Pine
Silver Thyme, Thyme
In Hindi
वर्जीनिया पाइन
Hydrangea
In German
Virginia Pine
Hortensie
In French
Virginia Pine
Hortensia
In Spanish
Virginia pino
Hortensia
In Greek
Βιρτζίνια Pine
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Virginia Pine
Hortênsia
In Polish
Virginia Pine
Hortensja
In Latin
Virginia Pinus
Hibiscus
Family
Pinaceae
Lamiaceae
Season and Care of Virginia Pine and Silver Thyme
Season and care of Virginia Pine and Silver Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Virginia Pine and Silver Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Virginia Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Virginia Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Virginia Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline.
Virginia Pine and Silver Thyme Physical Information
Virginia Pine and Silver Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Virginia Pine height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Virginia Pine and Silver Thyme are as follows:
Virginia Pine flower color:
Virginia Pine leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
- Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Virginia Pine and Silver Thyme
Care of Virginia Pine and Silver Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Virginia Pine pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads and Silver Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Virginia Pine 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.