Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central America
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Types
Ornamental
Iris sibirica
Habitat
Tropical regions
Damp shady woods, Pastures
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
3-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Fuchsia, Violet
White, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Butterflies
pollinators
Allergy
Skin irritation
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diabetes
Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used in making tea
Used as an insecticide
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GOMPHRENA globosa 'Woodcreek Purple'
IRIS sibirica
Common Name
Globe Amaranth
Siberian Iris
In Hindi
GOMPHRENA globosa
Siberian Iris
In German
GOMPHRENA globosa
Sibirische Schwertlilie
In French
GOMPHRENA globosa
L'Iris de Sibérie
In Spanish
GOMPHRENA globosa
Siberian Iris
In Greek
GOMPHRENA globosa
Siberian Iris
In Portuguese
GOMPHRENA globosa
Siberian Iris
In Polish
GOMPHRENA globosa
Kosaciec syberyjski
In Latin
GOMPHRENA globosa
Siberian Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Liliales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Globe Amaranth and Siberian Iris
Season and care of Globe Amaranth and Siberian Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Globe Amaranth and Siberian Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Globe Amaranth season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Siberian Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Globe Amaranth is Loam, Sand and for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Globe Amaranth is Neutral and for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
Globe Amaranth and Siberian Iris Physical Information
Globe Amaranth and Siberian Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Globe Amaranth height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Globe Amaranth and Siberian Iris are as follows:
Globe Amaranth flower color: Fuchsia and Violet
Globe Amaranth leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
- Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Globe Amaranth and Siberian Iris
Care of Globe Amaranth and Siberian Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Globe Amaranth 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 Globe Amaranth 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.