Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Herbs
Origin
-
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Bearded Iris
Thymus praecox subsp. arcticus, Thymus pseudolanuginosus
Habitat
Boggy areas, Dry areas, meadows, Rocky Mountains, Semi desert, Well Drained
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
-9999
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
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Rose, Burgundy
Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Sickle-Shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Plants
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Gray mold, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sedative
Antiseptic, Disinfectant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Used as a flavouring in food, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Alpine, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Candy Apple'
THYMUS pseudolanuginosus
Common Name
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Wooly Thyme
In Hindi
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Wooly Thyme
In German
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Wooly Thymian
In French
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Wooly Thyme
In Spanish
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Lanoso Tomillo
In Greek
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Wooly Θυμάρι
In Portuguese
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Wooly tomilho
In Polish
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Wooly Tymianek
In Latin
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Wooly Thyme
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Iridaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Wooly Thyme
Season and care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Wooly Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Bearded Iris and Wooly Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Bearded Iris season is Spring and Wooly Thyme season is Spring. The type of soil for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wooly Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wooly Thyme is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Bearded Iris and Wooly Thyme Physical Information
Dwarf Bearded Iris and Wooly Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Bearded Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Wooly Thyme height is 250.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Wooly Thyme are as follows:
Dwarf Bearded Iris flower color: Rose and Burgundy
Dwarf Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Wooly Thyme flower color: Light Pink and Lavender
- Wooly Thyme leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Wooly Thyme
Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Wooly Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wooly Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dwarf Bearded Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wooly Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.