Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Terrestrial
Damp shady woods, Pastures
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
White, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
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
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
pollinators
Allergy
Skin rash
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as an insecticide
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CHIONODOXA
IRIS sibirica
Common Name
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
Siberian Iris
In Hindi
Chionodoxa
Siberian Iris
In German
Chionodoxa
Sibirische Schwertlilie
In French
Chionodoxa
L'Iris de Sibérie
In Spanish
Chionodoxa
Siberian Iris
In Greek
Chionodoxa
Siberian Iris
In Portuguese
Chionodoxa
Siberian Iris
In Polish
Chionodoxa
Kosaciec syberyjski
In Latin
Chionodoxa
Siberian Iris
Phylum
Platyhelminthes
Tracheobionta
Family
Liliaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Irideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Chionodoxa and Siberian Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Chionodoxa and Siberian Iris? We provide you with everything About Chionodoxa and Siberian Iris. Chionodoxa doesn't have thorns and Siberian Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Chionodoxa does not have fragrant flowers. Chionodoxa has allergic reactions like Skin rash and Siberian Iris has allergic reactions like Skin rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Chionodoxa and Siberian Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chionodoxa and Siberian Iris
Season and care of Chionodoxa and Siberian Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Chionodoxa and Siberian Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chionodoxa season is Spring and Winter and Siberian Iris season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chionodoxa is Loam and for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
Chionodoxa and Siberian Iris Physical Information
Chionodoxa and Siberian Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Chionodoxa and Siberian Iris are as follows:
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
- Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Chionodoxa and Siberian Iris
Care of Chionodoxa and Siberian Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chionodoxa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chionodoxa 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.
