Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Types
A. campestre var. campestre - downy fruit
A. campestre var. leiocarpum (Opiz) Wallr. (syn. A. campestre subsp. leiocarpum) - hairless fruit
Iris sibirica
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
Damp shady woods, Pastures
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green, Light Yellow
White, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Light Green, Tan
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold, Tan
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, 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
Fungal Diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Asthma
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sore Eyes
Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments
Used as an insecticide
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ACER campestre
IRIS sibirica
Common Name
Field Maple, Hedge Maple
Siberian Iris
In Hindi
फील्ड मेपल
Siberian Iris
In German
Feld-Ahorn
Sibirische Schwertlilie
In French
Maple terrain
L'Iris de Sibérie
In Spanish
arce de campo
Siberian Iris
In Greek
Το πεδίο Maple
Siberian Iris
In Portuguese
bordo de campo
Siberian Iris
In Polish
Klon polny
Kosaciec syberyjski
In Latin
Field Maple
Siberian Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Liliales
Family
Aceraceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Field Maple and Siberian Iris
Season and care of Field Maple and Siberian Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Field Maple and Siberian Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Field Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Siberian Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Field Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Field Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
Field Maple and Siberian Iris Physical Information
Field Maple and Siberian Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Field Maple height is 910.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Field Maple and Siberian Iris are as follows:
Field Maple flower color: Green and Light Yellow
Field Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
- Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Field Maple and Siberian Iris
Care of Field Maple and Siberian Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Field Maple pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Field Maple 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.