Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Iris sibirica
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Pastures
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-9
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
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Blue Violet
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
pollinators
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Expectorant
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
IRIS sibirica
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Siberian Iris
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Siberian Iris
Red Buckeye
In German
Sibirische Schwertlilie
Red Buckeye
In French
L'Iris de Sibérie
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Siberian Iris
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Siberian Iris
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Siberian Iris
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Kosaciec syberyjski
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Siberian Iris
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Sapindales
Family
Iridaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Siberian Iris and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Siberian Iris and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Siberian Iris and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siberian Iris season is Summer and Red Buckeye season is Summer. The type of soil for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Siberian Iris and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Siberian Iris and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Siberian Iris and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Siberian Iris and Red Buckeye
Care of Siberian Iris and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.