Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Types
Dwarf Bearded Iris, Border Bearded Iris, Tall Bearded Iris
Iris sibirica
Habitat
-
Damp shady woods, Pastures
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Sky Blue
White, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
pollinators
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as an insecticide
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Abiqua Falls'
IRIS sibirica
Common Name
Bearded Iris
Siberian Iris
In Hindi
Bearded Iris
Siberian Iris
In German
Schwertlilie
Sibirische Schwertlilie
In French
Iris barbu
L'Iris de Sibérie
In Spanish
Iris barbudo
Siberian Iris
In Greek
γενειοφόρος Iris
Siberian Iris
In Portuguese
bearded Iris
Siberian Iris
In Polish
brodaty Iris
Kosaciec syberyjski
In Latin
Volunt barbati Iris
Siberian Iris
Phylum
Embryophyta
Tracheobionta
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Iridaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Bearded Iris and Siberian Iris
Season and care of Bearded Iris and Siberian Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Bearded Iris and Siberian Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bearded Iris season is Spring and Summer and Siberian Iris season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
Bearded Iris and Siberian Iris Physical Information
Bearded Iris and Siberian Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Bearded Iris height is 91.40 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Bearded Iris and Siberian Iris are as follows:
Bearded Iris flower color: Sky Blue
Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
- Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bearded Iris and Siberian Iris
Care of Bearded Iris and Siberian Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bearded Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.