Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Pastures
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
2-7
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Blue Violet
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Linear
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Found
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
pollinators
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Expectorant
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
IRIS sibirica
ANDROPOGON gerardii
Common Name
Siberian Iris
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
In Hindi
Siberian Iris
Big Bluestem grass
In German
Sibirische Schwertlilie
Große Bartgras
In French
L'Iris de Sibérie
Barbon de Gérard herbe
In Spanish
Siberian Iris
hierba andropogon grande
In Greek
Siberian Iris
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Siberian Iris
Vetiver grande grama
In Polish
Kosaciec syberyjski
Big Bluestem trawa
In Latin
Siberian Iris
Big bluestem herba
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Lillosida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Irideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Siberian Iris and Big Bluestem
Season and care of Siberian Iris and Big Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Siberian Iris and Big Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siberian Iris season is Summer and Big Bluestem season is Summer. The type of soil for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline.
Siberian Iris and Big Bluestem Physical Information
Siberian Iris and Big Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm. The color specification of Siberian Iris and Big Bluestem are as follows:
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
- Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Care of Siberian Iris and Big Bluestem
Care of Siberian Iris and Big Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Big Bluestem pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Big Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.