Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Iris sibirica
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
Damp shady woods, Pastures
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
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, Pink, Lavender
White, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
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 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
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
pollinators
Allergy
Vomiting
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, 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, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
IRIS sibirica
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Siberian Iris
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
Siberian Iris
In German
Rockets Freifrau
Sibirische Schwertlilie
In French
Rocket Dame
L'Iris de Sibérie
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
Siberian Iris
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
Siberian Iris
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
Siberian Iris
In Polish
Rocket Dame
Kosaciec syberyjski
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
Siberian Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Liliales
Family
Brassicaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Irideae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Siberian Iris
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Siberian Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Siberian Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Siberian Iris season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
Dame's Rocket and Siberian Iris Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Siberian Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Siberian Iris are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
- Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dame's Rocket and Siberian Iris
Care of Dame's Rocket and Siberian Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket 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 Dame's Rocket 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.