Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
North America
Types
Iris sibirica
Prunus virginiana
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Pastures
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-8
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, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Purple, Blue Violet
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
pollinators
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Expectorant
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
IRIS sibirica
PRUNUS virginiana
Common Name
Siberian Iris
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
In Hindi
Siberian Iris
Chokecherry
In German
Sibirische Schwertlilie
Chokecherry
In French
L'Iris de Sibérie
Chokecherry
In Spanish
Siberian Iris
Chokecherry
In Greek
Siberian Iris
Chokecherry
In Portuguese
Siberian Iris
Chokecherry
In Polish
Kosaciec syberyjski
Chokecherry
In Latin
Siberian Iris
chokecherry
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Siberian Iris and Chokecherry
Season and care of Siberian Iris and Chokecherry is important to know. While considering everything about Siberian Iris and Chokecherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siberian Iris season is Summer and Chokecherry season is Summer. The type of soil for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Siberian Iris and Chokecherry Physical Information
Siberian Iris and Chokecherry physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Siberian Iris and Chokecherry are as follows:
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Chokecherry flower color:
- Chokecherry leaf color:
Care of Siberian Iris and Chokecherry
Care of Siberian Iris and Chokecherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches. In summer Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.