Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Iris sibirica
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Pastures
Fields, marshes, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-11
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
H1, H2, 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
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
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
Leaf Shape
Linear
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture
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
Poorly 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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mosaic potyvirus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
pollinators
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Expectorant
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
IRIS sibirica
IRIS fulva
Common Name
Siberian Iris
Copper iris
In Hindi
Siberian Iris
Copper Iris
In German
Sibirische Schwertlilie
Copper Iris
In French
L'Iris de Sibérie
Copper Iris
In Spanish
Siberian Iris
Cobre Iris
In Greek
Siberian Iris
χαλκός Iris
In Portuguese
Siberian Iris
Copper Iris
In Polish
Kosaciec syberyjski
Miedź Iris
In Latin
Siberian Iris
Iris Copper
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Siberian Iris and Copper Iris
Season and care of Siberian Iris and Copper Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Siberian Iris and Copper Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siberian Iris season is Summer and Copper Iris season is Summer. The type of soil for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Siberian Iris and Copper Iris Physical Information
Siberian Iris and Copper Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Siberian Iris and Copper Iris are as follows:
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
- Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Siberian Iris and Copper Iris
Care of Siberian Iris and Copper Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Copper Iris 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 Copper Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.