Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Iris sibirica
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Pastures
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate 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
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Green, Light Green
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
Circular cordate
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
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
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
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
pollinators
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Expectorant
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
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
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Siberian Iris
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
Siberian Iris
काली मिर्च
In German
Sibirische Schwertlilie
Pfeffer
In French
L'Iris de Sibérie
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
Siberian Iris
Poivrier noir
In Greek
Siberian Iris
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Siberian Iris
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Kosaciec syberyjski
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Siberian Iris
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Siberian Iris and Black pepper
Season and care of Siberian Iris and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Siberian Iris and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siberian Iris season is Summer and Black pepper season is Summer. The type of soil for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Siberian Iris and Black pepper Physical Information
Siberian Iris and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Siberian Iris and Black pepper are as follows:
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Siberian Iris and Black pepper
Care of Siberian Iris and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black pepper pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.