Siberian Iris

Ashoka

About Siberian Iris and Ashoka

Siberian Iris

Ashoka

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Tree

Origin

Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia

Southeastern Asia, India

Types

Iris sibirica

Saraca asoca

Number of Varieties

901

0 40000

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Habitat

Damp shady woods, Pastures

Forests, Subtropical forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-810-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

12-10

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

Habit

Clump-Forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

50.80 cm850.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

61.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Blue Violet

Yellow, Orange, Gold, Crimson

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Dark Red, Dark Salmon

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green, Pink, Copper

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Bulbs, Seedlings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist

Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

organic fertlizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Allergy

allergic reaction, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Expectorant

Bleeding, hemorrhoids, Used as a sedative

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Root

Bark, Leaves

Other Uses

Used as an insecticide

Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border

Subfamily

Iridoideae

Number of Species

3004

1 27800

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Properties of Siberian Iris and Ashoka

Wondering what are the properties of Siberian Iris and Ashoka? We provide you with everything About Siberian Iris and Ashoka. Siberian Iris doesn't have thorns and Ashoka doesn't have thorns. Also Siberian Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Siberian Iris has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Ashoka has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Siberian Iris and Ashoka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Siberian Iris and Ashoka

Season and care of Siberian Iris and Ashoka is important to know. While considering everything about Siberian Iris and Ashoka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siberian Iris season is Summer and Ashoka season is Summer. The type of soil for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ashoka is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Ashoka is Acidic, Neutral.

Siberian Iris and Ashoka Physical Information

Siberian Iris and Ashoka physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Ashoka height is 850.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Siberian Iris and Ashoka are as follows:

Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Ashoka flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Crimson
Ashoka leaf color: Green, Pink and Copper

Care of Siberian Iris and Ashoka

Care of Siberian Iris and Ashoka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ashoka 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 Ashoka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.