Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Iris sibirica
Amorphophallus konjac
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Pastures
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-9
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
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Blue Violet
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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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
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Linear
bipinnate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Aphids, Birds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
pollinators
Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Expectorant
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
IRIS sibirica
OPUNTIA humifusa
Common Name
Siberian Iris
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
In Hindi
Siberian Iris
Konjac
In German
Sibirische Schwertlilie
Teufelszunge
In French
L'Iris de Sibérie
Amorphophallus konjac
In Spanish
Siberian Iris
Amorphophallus konjac
In Greek
Siberian Iris
Konjac
In Portuguese
Siberian Iris
Amorphophallus konjac
In Polish
Kosaciec syberyjski
konjac
In Latin
Siberian Iris
Konjac
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Alismatales
Genus
Iris
Amorphophallus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Irideae
Thomsonieae
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Siberian Iris and Devil's Tongue
Season and care of Siberian Iris and Devil's Tongue is important to know. While considering everything about Siberian Iris and Devil's Tongue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siberian Iris season is Summer and Devil's Tongue season is Summer. The type of soil for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Siberian Iris and Devil's Tongue Physical Information
Siberian Iris and Devil's Tongue physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Siberian Iris and Devil's Tongue are as follows:
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Care of Siberian Iris and Devil's Tongue
Care of Siberian Iris and Devil's Tongue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devil's Tongue 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 Devil's Tongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.