Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Iris sibirica
Ocimum basilicum 'Cinnamon'
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Pastures
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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
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
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Seedlings
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Requires watering in the 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Expectorant
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
IRIS sibirica
OCIMUM basilicum 'Cinnamon'
Common Name
Siberian Iris
Basil, Cinnamon Basil
In Hindi
Siberian Iris
सिनेमन तुलसी
In German
Sibirische Schwertlilie
Zimt-Basilikum
In French
L'Iris de Sibérie
cannelle basilic
In Spanish
Siberian Iris
Ocimum basilicum
In Greek
Siberian Iris
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Siberian Iris
Manjericão-de-folha-larga
In Polish
Kosaciec syberyjski
Bazylia pospolita
In Latin
Siberian Iris
Basilius
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Asterids
Season and Care of Siberian Iris and Cinnamon Basil
Season and care of Siberian Iris and Cinnamon Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Siberian Iris and Cinnamon Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siberian Iris season is Summer and Cinnamon Basil season is Summer. The type of soil for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cinnamon Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Cinnamon Basil is Neutral.
Siberian Iris and Cinnamon Basil Physical Information
Siberian Iris and Cinnamon Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Cinnamon Basil height is 35.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Siberian Iris and Cinnamon Basil are as follows:
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cinnamon Basil flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Cinnamon Basil leaf color: Green
Care of Siberian Iris and Cinnamon Basil
Care of Siberian Iris and Cinnamon Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cinnamon Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly. In summer Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cinnamon Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.