Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Iris sibirica
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Pastures
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-15
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
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Blue Violet
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Seedlings
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
pollinators
Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Expectorant
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS sibirica
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Siberian Iris
Breadfruit
In Hindi
Siberian Iris
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Sibirische Schwertlilie
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
L'Iris de Sibérie
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
Siberian Iris
árbol del pan
In Greek
Siberian Iris
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Siberian Iris
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Kosaciec syberyjski
Breadfruit drzewo
In Latin
Siberian Iris
Arum
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Irideae
Artocarpeae
Season and Care of Siberian Iris and Breadfruit
Season and care of Siberian Iris and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Siberian Iris and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siberian Iris season is Summer and Breadfruit season is Summer. The type of soil for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Siberian Iris and Breadfruit Physical Information
Siberian Iris and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Siberian Iris and Breadfruit are as follows:
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Siberian Iris and Breadfruit
Care of Siberian Iris and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Breadfruit pruning is done Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.