Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants
  
Herbs
  
Origin
Asia, Central Asia, Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, South Africa, Western Asia
  
Asia, Europe
  
Types
Gladiolus abbreviatus, Gladiolus gunnisii, Gladiolus pretoriensis
  
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
  
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Tropical regions
  
Rocky areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
  
6-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
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
Upright/Erect
  
Cushion/Mound-forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
  
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Unknown
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
  
Tiny
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Part sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Average
  
Loamy, Sandy
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Tubers
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
High
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires plenty of water during the growing season
  
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
  
In Summer
Ample Water
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Average Water
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Thoroughly
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Average
  
Loamy, Sandy
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Part sun
  
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
  
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning
  
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
fungus
  
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Double
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
Yes
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
  
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea
  
Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Tuber
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Feature Plant
  
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
  
Botanical Name
Gladiolus
  
Thymus vulgaris
  
Common Name
Gladiolus
  
Thyme
  
In Hindi
ग्लेडियोलस
  
अजवायन के फूल
  
In German
Gladiolen
  
Thymian
  
In French
Glaïeul
  
Thym
  
In Spanish
Gladiolus
  
Tomillo
  
In Greek
γλαδιόλα
  
θυμάρι
  
In Portuguese
Gladiolus
  
Tomilho
  
In Polish
mieczyk
  
Tymianek
  
In Latin
Gladiolus
  
Thymum
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Liliales
  
Not Available
  
Family
Iridaceae
  
Labiatae
  
Genus
Gladiolus
  
Thymus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Ixieae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Ixioideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Gladiolus and Thyme
Season and care of Gladiolus and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Gladiolus and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gladiolus season is Spring and Summer and Thyme season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gladiolus is Average and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Gladiolus is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Gladiolus and Thyme Physical Information
Gladiolus and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Gladiolus height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Gladiolus and Thyme are as follows:
Gladiolus flower color: Orange, Pink, Red and Yellow
Gladiolus leaf color: Dark Green
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
- Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Gladiolus and Thyme
Care of Gladiolus and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gladiolus pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Thyme pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Requires extensive pruning. In summer Gladiolus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Thoroughly. Whereas, in summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.