Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Africa, Asia
Types
Iris sibirica
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Pastures
Anthropogenic, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-12
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
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Purple, Plum, Black
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
Leaf Shape
Linear
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
pollinators
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Expectorant
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Botanical Name
IRIS sibirica
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
Common Name
Siberian Iris
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
In Hindi
Siberian Iris
बैंगन
In German
Sibirische Schwertlilie
Aubergine
In French
L'Iris de Sibérie
Aubergine
In Spanish
Siberian Iris
Berenjena
In Greek
Siberian Iris
Μελιτζάνα
In Portuguese
Siberian Iris
Berinjela
In Polish
Kosaciec syberyjski
Bakłażan
In Latin
Siberian Iris
Eggplant
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Siberian Iris and Eggplant
Season and care of Siberian Iris and Eggplant is important to know. While considering everything about Siberian Iris and Eggplant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siberian Iris season is Summer and Eggplant season is Summer. The type of soil for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Eggplant is Neutral.
Siberian Iris and Eggplant Physical Information
Siberian Iris and Eggplant physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Siberian Iris and Eggplant are as follows:
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
- Eggplant leaf color: Green
Care of Siberian Iris and Eggplant
Care of Siberian Iris and Eggplant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eggplant 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 Eggplant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.