Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
China
Types
Iris sibirica
Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Pastures
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-15
Sunset Zone
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Blue Violet
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water every two or three days during warmer months, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
pollinators
Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Expectorant
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide
Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS sibirica
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
Common Name
Siberian Iris
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
In Hindi
Siberian Iris
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
In German
Sibirische Schwertlilie
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In French
L'Iris de Sibérie
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Spanish
Siberian Iris
Alphonse Karr Bambú
In Greek
Siberian Iris
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Siberian Iris
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Polish
Kosaciec syberyjski
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Latin
Siberian Iris
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Bambusoideae
Season and Care of Siberian Iris and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Season and care of Siberian Iris and Alphonse Karr Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Siberian Iris and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siberian Iris season is Summer and Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Summer. The type of soil for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Siberian Iris and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Physical Information
Siberian Iris and Alphonse Karr Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Siberian Iris and Alphonse Karr Bamboo are as follows:
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color:
- Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Siberian Iris and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Care of Siberian Iris and Alphonse Karr Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alphonse Karr Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.