Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Iris sibirica
Variegata Dwarf, Variegata Chinese Beauty
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Pastures
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-15
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
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Blue Violet
White, Red, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
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
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 8-4-6 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
pollinators
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Expectorant
Antiulcerogenic, Diuretic, Hypotensive
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide
Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves used for wrapping zongi, Used to flavour noodles, Used to wrap mochi rice cakes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS sibirica
ALPINIA zerumbet
Common Name
Siberian Iris
Shell Ginger
In Hindi
Siberian Iris
Shell Ginger
In German
Sibirische Schwertlilie
Shell Ginger
In French
L'Iris de Sibérie
Shell Ginger
In Spanish
Siberian Iris
Shell jengibre
In Greek
Siberian Iris
Shell Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Siberian Iris
Shell Ginger
In Polish
Kosaciec syberyjski
Shell Imbir
In Latin
Siberian Iris
Crusta Ginger
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Liliales
Zingiberales
Family
Iridaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Alpinioideae
Season and Care of Siberian Iris and Shell Ginger
Season and care of Siberian Iris and Shell Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Siberian Iris and Shell Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siberian Iris season is Summer and Shell Ginger season is Summer. The type of soil for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Shell Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Shell Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Siberian Iris and Shell Ginger Physical Information
Siberian Iris and Shell Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Shell Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Siberian Iris and Shell Ginger are as follows:
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Shell Ginger flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
- Shell Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Siberian Iris and Shell Ginger
Care of Siberian Iris and Shell Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Shell Ginger pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Shell Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.