Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
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Types
Iris sibirica
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Pastures
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-9
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Blue Violet
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Seedlings
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
pollinators
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Acne, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Expectorant
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
IRIS sibirica
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Siberian Iris
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
Siberian Iris
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
Sibirische Schwertlilie
Narzissen
In French
L'Iris de Sibérie
Narcissus
In Spanish
Siberian Iris
Narcissus
In Greek
Siberian Iris
νάρκισσος
In Portuguese
Siberian Iris
Narcissus
In Polish
Kosaciec syberyjski
Narcyz
In Latin
Siberian Iris
Narcissus
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Monocotyledonous
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Siberian Iris and Jonquil
Season and care of Siberian Iris and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Siberian Iris and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siberian Iris season is Summer and Jonquil season is Summer. The type of soil for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Siberian Iris and Jonquil Physical Information
Siberian Iris and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Siberian Iris and Jonquil are as follows:
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Siberian Iris and Jonquil
Care of Siberian Iris and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.