Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Japan
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Pastures
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
7-9
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Blue Violet
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Black, Brown
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
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Seedlings
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Needs less 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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
pollinators
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Expectorant
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
IRIS sibirica
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Common Name
Siberian Iris
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
In Hindi
Siberian Iris
sasanqua
In German
Sibirische Schwertlilie
sasanqua
In French
L'Iris de Sibérie
sasanqua
In Spanish
Siberian Iris
sasanqua
In Greek
Siberian Iris
sasanqua
In Portuguese
Siberian Iris
Sasankya
In Polish
Kosaciec syberyjski
Sasankya
In Latin
Siberian Iris
Sasankya
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Theaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Siberian Iris and Sasanqua
Season and care of Siberian Iris and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Siberian Iris and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siberian Iris season is Summer and Sasanqua season is Summer. The type of soil for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.
Siberian Iris and Sasanqua Physical Information
Siberian Iris and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Siberian Iris and Sasanqua are as follows:
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
- Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Siberian Iris and Sasanqua
Care of Siberian Iris and Sasanqua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.