Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Iris sibirica
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Damp shady woods, Pastures
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
White, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Citrus, Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds
pollinators
Allergy
Asthma
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Culinary use, 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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum
IRIS sibirica
Common Name
Red Currant
Siberian Iris
In Hindi
Red Currant
Siberian Iris
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
Sibirische Schwertlilie
In French
Groseille
L'Iris de Sibérie
In Spanish
Grosella
Siberian Iris
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
Siberian Iris
In Portuguese
Groselha
Siberian Iris
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
Kosaciec syberyjski
In Latin
red RIBES
Siberian Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Red Currant and Siberian Iris
Season and care of Red Currant and Siberian Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and Siberian Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and Siberian Iris season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Currant and Siberian Iris Physical Information
Red Currant and Siberian Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and Siberian Iris are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
- Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Red Currant and Siberian Iris
Care of Red Currant and Siberian Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth and Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Currant 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.