Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Fruit, Tree
Origin
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Pastures
Forests, gardens, Hill prairies, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
Not Available
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
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
White, Purple, Blue Violet
Light Green, Lime Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
High Potash Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Blight, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Moth
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
pollinators
Caterpillar
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blood purifying, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Provides herbal hair care, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Expectorant
Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Obesity, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide
Making Shampoo, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Cottage garden
Botanical Name
IRIS sibirica
Phyllanthus emblica
Common Name
Siberian Iris
Indian Gooseberry, Amla , Awala
In Hindi
Siberian Iris
आमला
In German
Sibirische Schwertlilie
Stachelbeere
In French
L'Iris de Sibérie
Groseille à maquereau
In Spanish
Siberian Iris
Grosella
In Greek
Siberian Iris
Φραγκοστάφυλλο
In Portuguese
Siberian Iris
Groselha
In Polish
Kosaciec syberyjski
Agrest
In Latin
Siberian Iris
hominem
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Malpighiales
Family
Iridaceae
Phyllanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Irideae
Phyllantheae
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Siberian Iris and Indian Gooseberry
Season and care of Siberian Iris and Indian Gooseberry is important to know. While considering everything about Siberian Iris and Indian Gooseberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siberian Iris season is Summer and Indian Gooseberry season is Summer. The type of soil for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Indian Gooseberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Indian Gooseberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Siberian Iris and Indian Gooseberry Physical Information
Siberian Iris and Indian Gooseberry physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Indian Gooseberry height is 800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Siberian Iris and Indian Gooseberry are as follows:
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Indian Gooseberry flower color: Light Green, Lime Green
- Indian Gooseberry leaf color: Yellow, Green and Gray Green
Care of Siberian Iris and Indian Gooseberry
Care of Siberian Iris and Indian Gooseberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Indian Gooseberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season and Remove deadheads. In summer Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Gooseberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.