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What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Annual  

Type
Herb  
Aquatics  

Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia  
-  

Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle  
Nymphaea gigantea, Victoria amazonica  

Number of Varieties
100  
99+
10  

Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods  
along watercourse  

USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999  
10-15  

AHS Heat Zone
12*1  
12-9  

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  
21,22  

Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped  
Spreading  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
6.56 cm  
510.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
10.50 cm  
37.00 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender  
White, Pink, Light Pink  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
-  

Fruit Color
-  
-  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green  
Green, Yellow green, Bronze  

Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green  
Green, Yellow green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green  
Green, Yellow green  

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green  
Green, Yellow green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oblovate  
Disc shaped  

Thorns
No  
Yes  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun  

Growth Rate
Fast  
Fast  

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam  

The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
-  

Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer  
Summer, Indeterminate  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
Yes  

Tolerances
Drought  
Wet Site  

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground  
In Water  

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting  
Seedlings  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
-  
Keep immersed in water  

In Summer
Average Water  
Aquatic Plant  

In Spring
Moderate  
Aquatic Plant  

In Winter
Average Water  
Aquatic Plant  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Type
Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
-  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Bright direct sunlight  

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  
Remove damaged leaves  

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
No fertilizers needed  

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch  
Aphids, Snails  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Frost, Full Sun  

Facts

Flowers
Yes  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Double  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes  
No  

Showy Foliage
No  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Fine  
Bold  

Foliage Sheen
-  
Glossy  

Evergreen
-  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  

Attracts
Bees, Flies  
Insects, Moths, Snakes  

Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting  
Skin irritation  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
-  
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
-  
Making cosmetics  

Edible Uses
-  
No  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Very little waste  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems  
-  

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root  
Flowers  

Other Uses
-  
Used as Ornamental plant  

Used As Indoor Plant
-  
Sometimes  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall  
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'  
VICTORIA 'Longwood Hybrid'  

Common Name
Silver Thyme, Thyme  
Giant Waterlily, Longwood Hybrid Giant Waterlily  

In Hindi
Hydrangea  
पानी लिली  

In German
Hortensie  
Riesen- Seerose  

In French
Hortensia  
géant nénuphar  

In Spanish
Hortensia  
lirio de agua  

In Greek
υδραγεία  
νούφαρο  

In Portuguese
Hortênsia  
waterlily  

In Polish
Hortensja  
Lilia wodna  

In Latin
Hibiscus  
ingens aqua lilium,  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
-  
Angiosperms  

Class
-  
Equisetopsida  

Order
-  
Nymphaeales  

Family
Lamiaceae  
Nymphaeaceae  

Genus
-  
Victoria  

Clade
-  
Angiosperms  

Tribe
-  
-  

Subfamily
-  
-  

Number of Species
350  
99+
3  

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Difference Between Silver Thyme and Giant Waterlily

If you are confused whether Silver Thyme or Giant Waterlily are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Silver Thyme and Giant Waterlily Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Silver Thyme are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, whereas for Giant Waterlily fertilizers required are No fertilizers needed. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Silver Thyme and Giant Waterlily if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Silver Thyme and Giant Waterlily

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