Siberian Iris

Black Locust

About Siberian Iris and Black Locust

Siberian Iris

Black Locust

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Tree

Origin

Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia

Types

Iris sibirica

Honey Locust

Number of Varieties

9010

0 40000

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Habitat

Damp shady woods, Pastures

Woodland Garden Canopy

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-85-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

9-3

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

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

Habit

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

50.80 cm1,524.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

61.00 cm1,066.80 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Blue Violet

Rose, Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Purple, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Red, Crimson, Bronze

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer

Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Bulbs, Seedlings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist

Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially, occasional watering once established

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut limbs, Prune in winter, Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

pollinators

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

allergic reaction, Skin irritation

Abdominal pain, Depression, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gastro-intestinal problems, Kidney Disease, Liver disease, Nausea, Vomiting, weakness

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Expectorant

Antispasmodic, Antivinous, Cancer, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Emetic, Emmoiliant, Eye Problems, Febrifuge, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Root

Flowers, Seeds, Wood

Other Uses

Used as an insecticide

Fibre, For making oil, Used as a dye, Used as essential oil, Used as fuel, Used for woodware

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

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

IRIS sibirica

ROBINIA 'Purple Robe'

Common Name

Siberian Iris

Hybrid Black Locust, Purple Robe Locust

In Hindi

Siberian Iris

Black Locust Tree

In German

Sibirische Schwertlilie

Schwarz Locust Tree

In French

L'Iris de Sibérie

Noir Arbre Locust

In Spanish

Siberian Iris

Negro del árbol de la langosta

In Greek

Siberian Iris

Μαύρο Locust Tree

In Portuguese

Siberian Iris

Árvore Locust Preto

In Polish

Kosaciec syberyjski

Robinii akacjowej Drzewo

In Latin

Siberian Iris

Locusta arbor Niger

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheobionta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Liliales

Fabales

Family

Iridaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Iris

Robinia

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Irideae

Robinieae

Subfamily

Iridoideae

Faboideae

Number of Species

30025

1 27800

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Properties of Siberian Iris and Black Locust

Wondering what are the properties of Siberian Iris and Black Locust? We provide you with everything About Siberian Iris and Black Locust. Siberian Iris doesn't have thorns and Black Locust doesn't have thorns. Also Siberian Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Siberian Iris has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Black Locust 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 Black Locust and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Siberian Iris and Black Locust

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

Siberian Iris and Black Locust Physical Information

Siberian Iris and Black Locust physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Black Locust height is 1,524.00 cm and width 1,066.80 cm. The color specification of Siberian Iris and Black Locust are as follows:

Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Black Locust flower color: Rose and Violet
Black Locust leaf color: Red, Crimson and Bronze

Care of Siberian Iris and Black Locust

Care of Siberian Iris and Black Locust include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Locust pruning is done Cut limbs, Prune in winter, Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, 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 Locust needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.