Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Herbs
  
Fruit
  
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Asia
  
Eastern Asia
  
Types
Not Available
  
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
  
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
3-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
11-3
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 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
  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
  
Habit
Mat-forming
  
Vining/Climbing
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Light Pink, Lavender
  
White, Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Green, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green, Gray Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Sea Green, Gray Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Sea Green, Gray Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Shade areas
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
  
Grafting, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
  
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Regular watering required
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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 every year
  
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
  
Pests and Diseases
Gray mold, Root rot
  
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Shade areas
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Cats
  
Allergy
Skin irritation
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden
  
Cottage Garden
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Shadow Tree
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Disinfectant
  
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Used as a flavouring in food, Used as essential oil
  
Grown for shade
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
  
Botanical Name
THYMUS pseudolanuginosus
  
ACTINIDIA arguta
  
Common Name
Wooly Thyme
  
Hardy Kiwi
  
In Hindi
Wooly Thyme
  
हार्डी कीवी
  
In German
Wooly Thymian
  
Hardy Kiwi
  
In French
Wooly Thyme
  
kiwai
  
In Spanish
Lanoso Tomillo
  
kiwi hardy
  
In Greek
Wooly Θυμάρι
  
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
  
In Portuguese
Wooly tomilho
  
kiwi Hardy
  
In Polish
Wooly Tymianek
  
hardy kiwi
  
In Latin
Wooly Thyme
  
Hardy kiwi
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Lamiales
  
Theales
  
Family
Lamiaceae
  
Actinidiaceae
  
Genus
Thymus
  
Actinidia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Actinidiaceae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Wooly Thyme and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Wooly Thyme and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Wooly Thyme and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wooly Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Wooly Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Wooly Thyme is Acidic, Neutral and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Wooly Thyme and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Wooly Thyme and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Wooly Thyme height is 250.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Wooly Thyme and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Wooly Thyme flower color: Light Pink and Lavender
Wooly Thyme leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Wooly Thyme and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Wooly Thyme and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wooly Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wooly Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.