Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Types
Thymus citriodorus
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Habitat
gardens
Grassland, Pastures, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-8
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
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
Ovate-lanceolate
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
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
Loam, 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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Wildlife
Butterflies
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Thymus citriodorus
IRIS sibirica 'Caesar's Brother'
Common Name
Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme
Siberian Iris
In Hindi
Lemon Thyme
Caesar's Brother Siberian Iris
In German
Zitronenthymian
Caesars Bruder Sibirische Iris
In French
citron Thyme
Frère Iris de Sibérie de César
In Spanish
citron Thyme
De César Hermano Siberian Iris
In Greek
λεμόνι Θυμάρι
Καίσαρα Αδελφός Σιβηρίας Iris
In Portuguese
limão Tomilho
Irmão de César Siberian Iris
In Polish
tymianek cytrynowy
Cezara Brat syberyjski Iris
In Latin
lemon 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 Lemon Thyme and Caesar Siberian Iris
Season and care of Lemon Thyme and Caesar Siberian Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Thyme and Caesar Siberian Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Caesar Siberian Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Caesar Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Caesar Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemon Thyme and Caesar Siberian Iris Physical Information
Lemon Thyme and Caesar Siberian Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Caesar Siberian Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Thyme and Caesar Siberian Iris are as follows:
Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green
Caesar Siberian Iris flower color: Blue Violet
- Caesar Siberian Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Lemon Thyme and Caesar Siberian Iris
Care of Lemon Thyme and Caesar Siberian Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Caesar Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lemon 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.