Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Central America, Europe, North America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Pastures
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Purple, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Medium
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
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
pollinators
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Expectorant
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Not Available
Botanical Name
IRIS sibirica
Malus sylvestris
Common Name
Siberian Iris
European crab apple
In Hindi
Siberian Iris
european crab apple
In German
Sibirische Schwertlilie
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
In French
L'Iris de Sibérie
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
In Spanish
Siberian Iris
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
In Greek
Siberian Iris
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
In Portuguese
Siberian Iris
Malus sylvestris
In Polish
Kosaciec syberyjski
Jabłoń dzika
In Latin
Siberian Iris
european crab apple
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Irideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Siberian Iris and European Crab Apple
Season and care of Siberian Iris and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Siberian Iris and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siberian Iris season is Summer and European Crab Apple season is Summer. The type of soil for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.
Siberian Iris and European Crab Apple Physical Information
Siberian Iris and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Siberian Iris and European Crab Apple are as follows:
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
European Crab Apple flower color: White
- European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Siberian Iris and European Crab Apple
Care of Siberian Iris and European Crab Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.