Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
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Types
Iris sibirica
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Pastures
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-9
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Blue Violet
Light Blue, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Linear
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
pollinators
Bees, Flies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Expectorant
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
IRIS sibirica
AJUGA 'Rainbow'
Common Name
Siberian Iris
Bugleweed, Rainbow Bugleweed
In Hindi
Siberian Iris
Hydrangea
In German
Sibirische Schwertlilie
Hortensie
In French
L'Iris de Sibérie
Hortensia
In Spanish
Siberian Iris
Hortensia
In Greek
Siberian Iris
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Siberian Iris
Hortênsia
In Polish
Kosaciec syberyjski
Hortensja
In Latin
Siberian Iris
Hibiscus
Family
Iridaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Siberian Iris and Bugleweed
Season and care of Siberian Iris and Bugleweed is important to know. While considering everything about Siberian Iris and Bugleweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siberian Iris season is Summer and Bugleweed season is Summer. The type of soil for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bugleweed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Bugleweed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Siberian Iris and Bugleweed Physical Information
Siberian Iris and Bugleweed physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Bugleweed height is 10.20 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Siberian Iris and Bugleweed are as follows:
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bugleweed flower color: Light Blue and Dark Blue
- Bugleweed leaf color: Green, Pink, Bronze and Ivory
Care of Siberian Iris and Bugleweed
Care of Siberian Iris and Bugleweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bugleweed 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 Bugleweed needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.