Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
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Types
Iris sibirica
Thymus citriodorus
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Pastures
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
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
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
Flower Color
White, Purple, Blue Violet
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
pollinators
Bees, Wildlife
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Expectorant
Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
IRIS sibirica
Thymus citriodorus
Common Name
Siberian Iris
Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme
In Hindi
Siberian Iris
Lemon Thyme
In German
Sibirische Schwertlilie
Zitronenthymian
In French
L'Iris de Sibérie
citron Thyme
In Spanish
Siberian Iris
citron Thyme
In Greek
Siberian Iris
λεμόνι Θυμάρι
In Portuguese
Siberian Iris
limão Tomilho
In Polish
Kosaciec syberyjski
tymianek cytrynowy
In Latin
Siberian Iris
lemon Thyme
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Siberian Iris and Lemon Thyme
Season and care of Siberian Iris and Lemon Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Siberian Iris and Lemon Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siberian Iris season is Summer and Lemon Thyme season is Summer. The type of soil for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lemon Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Lemon Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline.
Siberian Iris and Lemon Thyme Physical Information
Siberian Iris and Lemon Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Siberian Iris and Lemon Thyme are as follows:
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Siberian Iris and Lemon Thyme
Care of Siberian Iris and Lemon Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian 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 Siberian 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.