Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Australia
Types
Iris sibirica
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Pastures
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-11
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, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Blue Violet
Crimson, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
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 branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
pollinators
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Expectorant
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS sibirica
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Common Name
Siberian Iris
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
In Hindi
Siberian Iris
बोतल ट्री
In German
Sibirische Schwertlilie
Flaschenbaum
In French
L'Iris de Sibérie
Bouteille Arbre
In Spanish
Siberian Iris
Árbol de la botella
In Greek
Siberian Iris
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Siberian Iris
Bottle Tree
In Polish
Kosaciec syberyjski
Butelka Drzewo
In Latin
Siberian Iris
Utrem ligno
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Sterculiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Irideae
Sterculieae
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Sterculioideae
Season and Care of Siberian Iris and Bottle Tree
Season and care of Siberian Iris and Bottle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Siberian Iris and Bottle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siberian Iris season is Summer and Bottle Tree season is Summer. The type of soil for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Siberian Iris and Bottle Tree Physical Information
Siberian Iris and Bottle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Siberian Iris and Bottle Tree are as follows:
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
- Bottle Tree leaf color:
Care of Siberian Iris and Bottle Tree
Care of Siberian Iris and Bottle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bottle Tree pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.