Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Types
White lily, orange lily, Lily of the valley
Iris sibirica
Habitat
-
Damp shady woods, Pastures
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy, Bronze
White, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark 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, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
-
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize only when soil is poor
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Lily Beetle
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
-
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Diuretic, Heart problems
Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as an insecticide
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LILIUM
IRIS sibirica
Common Name
Lily
Siberian Iris
In Hindi
लिली
Siberian Iris
In German
Lilie
Sibirische Schwertlilie
In French
Lis
L'Iris de Sibérie
In Spanish
Lirio
Siberian Iris
In Greek
Κρίνος
Siberian Iris
In Portuguese
Lírio
Siberian Iris
In Polish
Lilia
Kosaciec syberyjski
In Latin
lilium
Siberian Iris
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Lily and Siberian Iris
Season and care of Lily and Siberian Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Lily and Siberian Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lily season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Siberian Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
Lily and Siberian Iris Physical Information
Lily and Siberian Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Lily and Siberian Iris are as follows:
Lily flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy and Bronze
Lily 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 Lily and Siberian Iris
Care of Lily and Siberian Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lily pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lily 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.