Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Pastures
Open areas, stream banks, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-8
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Blue Violet
Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10, Balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Head smut, Rust, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
pollinators
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Expectorant
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Healing, Stomach pain, Syphilis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
IRIS sibirica
LOBELIA siphilitica
Common Name
Siberian Iris
Great blue lobelia, great lobelia
In Hindi
Siberian Iris
महान ब्लू लोबेलिआ
In German
Sibirische Schwertlilie
Great Blue Lobelia
In French
L'Iris de Sibérie
Great Lobelia bleu
In Spanish
Siberian Iris
Gran Lobelia azul
In Greek
Siberian Iris
Μεγάλη Μπλε Lobelia
In Portuguese
Siberian Iris
Grande Lobelia azul
In Polish
Kosaciec syberyjski
Great Blue Lobelia
In Latin
Siberian Iris
Blue Lobelia
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Campanulales
Family
Iridaceae
Lobeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Irideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Lobelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Siberian Iris and Great Blue Lobelia
Season and care of Siberian Iris and Great Blue Lobelia is important to know. While considering everything about Siberian Iris and Great Blue Lobelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siberian Iris season is Summer and Great Blue Lobelia season is Summer. The type of soil for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Great Blue Lobelia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Great Blue Lobelia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Siberian Iris and Great Blue Lobelia Physical Information
Siberian Iris and Great Blue Lobelia physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Great Blue Lobelia height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Siberian Iris and Great Blue Lobelia are as follows:
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Great Blue Lobelia flower color: Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Great Blue Lobelia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Siberian Iris and Great Blue Lobelia
Care of Siberian Iris and Great Blue Lobelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Great Blue Lobelia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Great Blue Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.