Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Asia
Types
Iris sibirica
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Pastures
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-12
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Lemon yellow
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
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, 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
Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
pollinators
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Expectorant
Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide
Air freshner, Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Making Perfumes, Preferably used as black tea, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS sibirica
CITRUS limon
Common Name
Siberian Iris
Lemon
In Hindi
Siberian Iris
नींबू
In German
Sibirische Schwertlilie
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
In French
L'Iris de Sibérie
Citron or Citronnier
In Spanish
Siberian Iris
Limón or Limonero
In Greek
Siberian Iris
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
In Portuguese
Siberian Iris
Limão
In Polish
Kosaciec syberyjski
Cytrynowy
In Latin
Siberian Iris
Limon
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Sapindales
Family
Iridaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Rosids
Season and Care of Siberian Iris and Lemon
Season and care of Siberian Iris and Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Siberian Iris and Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siberian Iris season is Summer and Lemon season is Summer. The type of soil for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Siberian Iris and Lemon Physical Information
Siberian Iris and Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Siberian Iris and Lemon are as follows:
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Lemon flower color: White
- Lemon leaf color: Green
Care of Siberian Iris and Lemon
Care of Siberian Iris and Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lemon pruning is done Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, 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 needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.