Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Types
Castellana
Joppa
Mosambi
Narinja
Verna
Iris sibirica
Habitat
Farms, Warmer regions
Damp shady woods, Pastures
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange, Orange Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season, Water every two or three days during warmer months
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
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
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
pollinators
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use
Used as an insecticide
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CITRUS sinensis 'Budd'
IRIS sibirica
Common Name
Orange
Siberian Iris
In Hindi
नारंगी
Siberian Iris
In German
Orange
Sibirische Schwertlilie
In French
Orange
L'Iris de Sibérie
In Spanish
naranja
Siberian Iris
In Greek
Πορτοκάλι
Siberian Iris
In Portuguese
laranja
Siberian Iris
In Polish
Pomarańczowy
Kosaciec syberyjski
In Latin
aurantiaco
Siberian Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Liliales
Family
Rutaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Orange and Siberian Iris
Season and care of Orange and Siberian Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Orange and Siberian Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Siberian Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Orange is Loam, Sand and for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Orange is Acidic, Neutral and for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
Orange and Siberian Iris Physical Information
Orange and Siberian Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Orange height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Orange and Siberian Iris are as follows:
Orange flower color: White
Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
- Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Orange and Siberian Iris
Care of Orange and Siberian Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Orange 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 Orange 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.