Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Types
Iris sibirica
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Pastures
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-9
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
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Blue Violet
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Linear
broad, flat
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
pollinators
Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Pollen
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
Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
IRIS sibirica
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
Common Name
Siberian Iris
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
In Hindi
Siberian Iris
Blackjack Oak Tree
In German
Sibirische Schwertlilie
Blackjack Oak Tree
In French
L'Iris de Sibérie
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Spanish
Siberian Iris
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Greek
Siberian Iris
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Portuguese
Siberian Iris
Blackjack Carvalho
In Polish
Kosaciec syberyjski
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Latin
Siberian Iris
Blackjack quercum ligno
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Siberian Iris and Blackjack Oak
Season and care of Siberian Iris and Blackjack Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Siberian Iris and Blackjack Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siberian Iris season is Summer and Blackjack Oak season is Summer. The type of soil for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blackjack Oak is Loam while the PH of soil for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Blackjack Oak is Acidic.
Siberian Iris and Blackjack Oak Physical Information
Siberian Iris and Blackjack Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Siberian Iris and Blackjack Oak are as follows:
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Care of Siberian Iris and Blackjack Oak
Care of Siberian Iris and Blackjack Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blackjack Oak 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 Blackjack Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.