Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Iris sibirica
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Pastures
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-7
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Purple, Blue Violet
Blue, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Blue Violet, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
pollinators
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Expectorant
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide
Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
IRIS sibirica
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
Common Name
Siberian Iris
Greek Juniper
In Hindi
Siberian Iris
Aaraar
In German
Sibirische Schwertlilie
Wacholder
In French
L'Iris de Sibérie
Genévrier
In Spanish
Siberian Iris
Juniperus
In Greek
Siberian Iris
Greek Juniper
In Portuguese
Siberian Iris
Jałowiec
In Polish
Kosaciec syberyjski
Juniperus
In Latin
Siberian Iris
Juniperus
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Coniferophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
-
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Siberian Iris and Juniper
Season and care of Siberian Iris and Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Siberian Iris and Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siberian Iris season is Summer and Juniper season is Summer. The type of soil for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Juniper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Siberian Iris and Juniper Physical Information
Siberian Iris and Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Siberian Iris and Juniper are as follows:
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
- Juniper leaf color: Green
Care of Siberian Iris and Juniper
Care of Siberian Iris and Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Juniper pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.