Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Thymus citriodorus
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Habitat
gardens
Fields, marshes, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-11
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
H1, H2, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
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 Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture
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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Mosaic potyvirus
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, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Water gardening
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
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Thymus citriodorus
IRIS fulva
Common Name
Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme
Copper iris
In Hindi
Lemon Thyme
Copper Iris
In German
Zitronenthymian
Copper Iris
In French
citron Thyme
Copper Iris
In Spanish
citron Thyme
Cobre Iris
In Greek
λεμόνι Θυμάρι
χαλκός Iris
In Portuguese
limão Tomilho
Copper Iris
In Polish
tymianek cytrynowy
Miedź Iris
In Latin
lemon Thyme
Iris Copper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Lemon Thyme and Copper Iris
Season and care of Lemon Thyme and Copper Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Thyme and Copper Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Copper Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemon Thyme and Copper Iris Physical Information
Lemon Thyme and Copper Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Thyme and Copper Iris are as follows:
Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
- Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Lemon Thyme and Copper Iris
Care of Lemon Thyme and Copper 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 Copper Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lemon Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Copper Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.