Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Europe
Types
Iris sibirica
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Pastures
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-7
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Blue Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Linear
Oblong Circular Round
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Bacterial soft rot, Blackleg, Damping off, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Red blotch, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
pollinators
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Expectorant
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
IRIS sibirica
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Common Name
Siberian Iris
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
Siberian Iris
अजवाइन गोभी
In German
Sibirische Schwertlilie
Sellerie Kohl
In French
L'Iris de Sibérie
céleri chou
In Spanish
Siberian Iris
apio col
In Greek
Siberian Iris
σέλινο Λάχανο
In Portuguese
Siberian Iris
aipo couve
In Polish
Kosaciec syberyjski
seler Kapusta
In Latin
Siberian Iris
Brassica apium
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Brassicales
Family
Iridaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Siberian Iris and Celery Cabbage
Season and care of Siberian Iris and Celery Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Siberian Iris and Celery Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siberian Iris season is Summer and Celery Cabbage season is Summer. The type of soil for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Celery Cabbage is Neutral.
Siberian Iris and Celery Cabbage Physical Information
Siberian Iris and Celery Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Siberian Iris and Celery Cabbage are as follows:
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Care of Siberian Iris and Celery Cabbage
Care of Siberian Iris and Celery Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celery Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.