Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Pastures
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-10
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Blue Violet
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
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, Summer
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
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
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 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
Matte
Attracts
pollinators
Bees, Insects
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Expectorant
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide
Employed in herbal medicine, 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
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
IRIS sibirica
IRIS cristata
Common Name
Siberian Iris
Crested Iris
In Hindi
Siberian Iris
कलगी आइरिस
In German
Sibirische Schwertlilie
Crested Iris
In French
L'Iris de Sibérie
Crested Iris
In Spanish
Siberian Iris
Crested Iris
In Greek
Siberian Iris
Crested Iris
In Portuguese
Siberian Iris
Crested Iris
In Polish
Kosaciec syberyjski
Czubaty Iris
In Latin
Siberian Iris
iubatum Iris
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Iridaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Siberian Iris and Crested Iris
Season and care of Siberian Iris and Crested Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Siberian Iris and Crested Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siberian Iris season is Summer and Crested Iris season is Summer. The type of soil for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Siberian Iris and Crested Iris Physical Information
Siberian Iris and Crested Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Siberian Iris and Crested Iris are as follows:
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Siberian Iris and Crested Iris
Care of Siberian Iris and Crested Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crested 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 Crested Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.