Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
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Types
Iris sibirica
Ocimum americanum
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Pastures
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USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-11
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Japanese Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
pollinators
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Expectorant
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide
Added to salads, Powdered and mixed with tea, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
IRIS sibirica
OCIMUM x citriodorum
Common Name
Siberian Iris
Lemon Basil
In Hindi
Siberian Iris
नींबू तुलसी
In German
Sibirische Schwertlilie
Limonenbasilikum
In French
L'Iris de Sibérie
citron basilic
In Spanish
Siberian Iris
Ocimum × citriodorum
In Greek
Siberian Iris
λεμόνι βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Siberian Iris
manjericão limão
In Polish
Kosaciec syberyjski
Bazylia cytrynowa
In Latin
Siberian Iris
lemon Basilius
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Asterids
Season and Care of Siberian Iris and Lemon Basil
Season and care of Siberian Iris and Lemon Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Siberian Iris and Lemon Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siberian Iris season is Summer and Lemon Basil season is Summer. The type of soil for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Lemon Basil is Neutral.
Siberian Iris and Lemon Basil Physical Information
Siberian Iris and Lemon Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Siberian Iris and Lemon Basil are as follows:
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Lemon Basil flower color: White
- Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Siberian Iris and Lemon Basil
Care of Siberian Iris and Lemon Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lemon Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemon Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.