Dutch Iris

Lemon Thyme

About Dutch Iris and Lemon Thyme

Dutch Iris

Lemon Thyme

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Herbaceous Perennial

Herbs

Origin

Types

Bearded Iris

Thymus citriodorus

Number of Varieties

5015

0 40000

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Habitat

meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains

gardens

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-9-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-5

9-6

Sunset Zone

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, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm25.40 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

12.70 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black

Pink, Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green, Gray Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Yellow green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Sword-like

Ovate-lanceolate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Deer resistant, Drought, Frost

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Pot

How to Plant?

Root Plants

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Bacteria, fungus, Viruses

Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Deer resistant, Drought, Frost

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Bees, Wildlife

Allergy

Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Root

Leaves

Other Uses

Basketary, Used for fragrance

Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

IRIS 'Apollo'

Thymus citriodorus

Common Name

Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris

Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme

In Hindi

Dutch Iris

Lemon Thyme

In German

Dutch Iris

Zitronenthymian

In French

Dutch Iris

citron Thyme

In Spanish

Dutch Iris

citron Thyme

In Greek

Dutch Iris

λεμόνι Θυμάρι

In Portuguese

Dutch Iris

limão Tomilho

In Polish

Dutch Iris

tymianek cytrynowy

In Latin

Dutch Iris

lemon Thyme

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Lamiales

Family

Iridaceae

Lamiaceae

Genus

Iris

Thymus

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Irideae

Subfamily

Iridoideae

Nepetoideae

Number of Species

300350

1 27800

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Properties of Dutch Iris and Lemon Thyme

Wondering what are the properties of Dutch Iris and Lemon Thyme? We provide you with everything About Dutch Iris and Lemon Thyme. Dutch Iris doesn't have thorns and Lemon Thyme doesn't have thorns. Also Dutch Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Dutch Iris has allergic reactions like and Lemon Thyme has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Dutch Iris and Lemon Thyme and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Dutch Iris and Lemon Thyme

Season and care of Dutch Iris and Lemon Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Dutch Iris and Lemon Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dutch Iris season is Spring and Lemon Thyme season is Spring. The type of soil for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lemon Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemon Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline.

Dutch Iris and Lemon Thyme Physical Information

Dutch Iris and Lemon Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Dutch Iris and Lemon Thyme are as follows:

Dutch Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
Dutch Iris leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray Green
Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green

Care of Dutch Iris and Lemon Thyme

Care of Dutch Iris and Lemon Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dutch Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lemon Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dutch Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemon Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.