Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Habitat
Sandy areas, Stony hillsides, Upland soils
Grassland, Pastures, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-8
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Light Pink
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flies
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Folklore
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, useful as a ground cover
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
THYMUS serpyllum
IRIS sibirica 'Caesar's Brother'
Common Name
Creeping Thyme, Breckland thyme, Breckland-garden, Mother-of-thyme, Wild thyme
Siberian Iris
In Hindi
Creeping Thyme
Caesar's Brother Siberian Iris
In German
Feldthymian, Quendel
Caesars Bruder Sibirische Iris
In French
Serpolet, Thym sauvage
Frère Iris de Sibérie de César
In Spanish
Serpol, Tomillo
De César Hermano Siberian Iris
In Greek
Creeping Thyme
Καίσαρα Αδελφός Σιβηρίας Iris
In Portuguese
Tomilho
Irmão de César Siberian Iris
In Polish
Creeping Thyme
Cezara Brat syberyjski Iris
In Latin
Creeping Thyme
Caesaris Frater Siberian Iris
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Lamiaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Creeping Thyme and Caesar Siberian Iris
Season and care of Creeping Thyme and Caesar Siberian Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Creeping Thyme and Caesar Siberian Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Creeping Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Caesar Siberian Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Creeping Thyme is Sand and for Caesar Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Creeping Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Caesar Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Creeping Thyme and Caesar Siberian Iris Physical Information
Creeping Thyme and Caesar Siberian Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Creeping Thyme height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Caesar Siberian Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Creeping Thyme and Caesar Siberian Iris are as follows:
Creeping Thyme flower color: Purple and Light Pink
Creeping Thyme leaf color: Green
Caesar Siberian Iris flower color: Blue Violet
- Caesar Siberian Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Creeping Thyme and Caesar Siberian Iris
Care of Creeping Thyme and Caesar Siberian Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Creeping Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Caesar Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Creeping Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Caesar Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.