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, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Central America
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Pastures
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-9
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
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Linear
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Seedlings
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
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
Glossy
Attracts
pollinators
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Expectorant
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
IRIS sibirica
PRUNUS serotina
Common Name
Siberian Iris
Black Cherry
In Hindi
Siberian Iris
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
In German
Sibirische Schwertlilie
Schwarz Kirschbaum
In French
L'Iris de Sibérie
Noir Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Siberian Iris
Negro del cerezo
In Greek
Siberian Iris
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Siberian Iris
Árvore de cereja preta
In Polish
Kosaciec syberyjski
Czarny Cherry Tree
In Latin
Siberian Iris
Prunus serotina ligno
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Prunoideae
Season and Care of Siberian Iris and Black Cherry
Season and care of Siberian Iris and Black Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Siberian Iris and Black Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siberian Iris season is Summer and Black Cherry season is Summer. The type of soil for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Siberian Iris and Black Cherry Physical Information
Siberian Iris and Black Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Siberian Iris and Black Cherry are as follows:
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Black Cherry flower color: White
- Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Care of Siberian Iris and Black Cherry
Care of Siberian Iris and Black Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Cherry 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 Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.