Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
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Types
Iris sibirica
Pyracantha ‘Soleil d’Or’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Red Column’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Mohave’ (Firethorn).
Pyrancantha ‘Firelight’
Pyracantha ‘Golden Charmer’
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Pastures
gardens, Shaded sites, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-9
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Purple, Blue Violet
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Brown, Bronze
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
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, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Moth
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
pollinators
Bees, Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Expectorant
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Fruits
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
IRIS sibirica
PYRACANTHA 'Fiery Cascade'
Common Name
Siberian Iris
firethorn, scarlet firethorn
In Hindi
Siberian Iris
firethorn
In German
Sibirische Schwertlilie
firethorn
In French
L'Iris de Sibérie
firethorn
In Spanish
Siberian Iris
firethorn
In Greek
Siberian Iris
firethorn
In Portuguese
Siberian Iris
firethorn
In Polish
Kosaciec syberyjski
firethorn
In Latin
Siberian Iris
Pyracanthae Atalantioidis
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Siberian Iris and Firethorn
Season and care of Siberian Iris and Firethorn is important to know. While considering everything about Siberian Iris and Firethorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siberian Iris season is Summer and Firethorn season is Summer. The type of soil for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Firethorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Firethorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Siberian Iris and Firethorn Physical Information
Siberian Iris and Firethorn physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Firethorn height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Siberian Iris and Firethorn are as follows:
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Firethorn flower color: White and Ivory
- Firethorn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Siberian Iris and Firethorn
Care of Siberian Iris and Firethorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Firethorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firethorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.