Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Africa, Madagascar
Types
Iris sibirica
Pentas lanceolata, Pentas ledermannii
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Pastures
Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-15
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
Flower Color
White, Purple, Blue Violet
White, Red, Purple, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 13-13-13 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
pollinators
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Expectorant
Diarrhea, Malaria, Snakebite, To Treat Ascariasis, To Treat Lymphadenitis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS sibirica
PENTAS
Common Name
Siberian Iris
Pentas, Star flower, Star cluster
In Hindi
Siberian Iris
Pentas plant
In German
Sibirische Schwertlilie
Pentas Pflanze
In French
L'Iris de Sibérie
plante Pentas
In Spanish
Siberian Iris
planta pentas
In Greek
Siberian Iris
φυτό Pentas
In Portuguese
Siberian Iris
planta Pentas
In Polish
Kosaciec syberyjski
Pentas roślin
In Latin
Siberian Iris
Pentas herba
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Gentianales
Family
Iridaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Rubioideae
Season and Care of Siberian Iris and Pentas
Season and care of Siberian Iris and Pentas is important to know. While considering everything about Siberian Iris and Pentas Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siberian Iris season is Summer and Pentas season is Summer. The type of soil for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pentas is Loam while the PH of soil for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Pentas is Acidic, Neutral.
Siberian Iris and Pentas Physical Information
Siberian Iris and Pentas physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Pentas height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Siberian Iris and Pentas are as follows:
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pentas flower color: White, Red, Purple and Pink
- Pentas leaf color: Green
Care of Siberian Iris and Pentas
Care of Siberian Iris and Pentas include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pentas pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pentas needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.