Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Polynesia
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Pastures
Forest edges, gardens, Homesteads
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-15
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, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Blue Violet
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Shape
Linear
Compound
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Expectorant
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS sibirica
Plerandra elegantissima
Common Name
Siberian Iris
False Aralia
In Hindi
Siberian Iris
Aralia
In German
Sibirische Schwertlilie
falsch Aralia
In French
L'Iris de Sibérie
faux Aralia
In Spanish
Siberian Iris
Falso Aralia
In Greek
Siberian Iris
Λάθος Aralia
In Portuguese
Siberian Iris
Aralia false
In Polish
Kosaciec syberyjski
fałsz Aralia
In Latin
Siberian Iris
falsum Aralia
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Siberian Iris and False Aralia
Season and care of Siberian Iris and False Aralia is important to know. While considering everything about Siberian Iris and False Aralia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siberian Iris season is Summer and False Aralia season is Summer. The type of soil for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for False Aralia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for False Aralia is Neutral, Alkaline.
Siberian Iris and False Aralia Physical Information
Siberian Iris and False Aralia physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas False Aralia height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Siberian Iris and False Aralia are as follows:
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
False Aralia flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- False Aralia leaf color: Red, Green, Dark Green and Brown
Care of Siberian Iris and False Aralia
Care of Siberian Iris and False Aralia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and False Aralia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 False Aralia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.