Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herb
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Japan, Australia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
Types
Oenanthe javanica, Helosciadium nodiflorum
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds, Ponds
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, 9, 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
Spreading
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
simple-pinnate or double-pinnate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Layering, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight, Damping off, Downy mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Insects
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Depurative, Febrifuge, Styptic
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as a seasoning in soups, useful as a ground cover
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
OENANTHE javanica
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
Common Name
Java Water Dropwort, Water Celery, Water Parsley
Silver Thyme, Thyme
In Hindi
Water Celery
Hydrangea
In German
Wasser Sellerie
Hortensie
In French
Céleri d'eau
Hortensia
In Spanish
El apio agua
Hortensia
In Greek
Σέλινο νερό
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Aipo água
Hortênsia
In Polish
Seler Woda
Hortensja
In Latin
Aqua Apium
Hibiscus
Family
Apiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Water Celery and Silver Thyme
Season and care of Water Celery and Silver Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Water Celery and Silver Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Celery season is Summer and Fall and Silver Thyme season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Celery is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Celery is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline.
Water Celery and Silver Thyme Physical Information
Water Celery and Silver Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Water Celery height is 20.30 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Water Celery and Silver Thyme are as follows:
Water Celery flower color: White
Water Celery leaf color: Green
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
- Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Water Celery and Silver Thyme
Care of Water Celery and Silver Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Celery pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Silver Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Water Celery 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.