Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
South America, Brazil
Types
Iris sibirica
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Pastures
Dry areas, Forest edges
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, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Blue Violet
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Expectorant
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS sibirica
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
Common Name
Siberian Iris
Guayacán, Tabebuia
In Hindi
Siberian Iris
Tabebuia
In German
Sibirische Schwertlilie
Tabebuia
In French
L'Iris de Sibérie
Tabebuia
In Spanish
Siberian Iris
Tabebuia
In Greek
Siberian Iris
Tabebuia
In Portuguese
Siberian Iris
Tabebuia
In Polish
Kosaciec syberyjski
Tabebuia
In Latin
Siberian Iris
Tabebuia
Family
Iridaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Siberian Iris and Tabebuia
Season and care of Siberian Iris and Tabebuia is important to know. While considering everything about Siberian Iris and Tabebuia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siberian Iris season is Summer and Tabebuia season is Summer. The type of soil for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Siberian Iris and Tabebuia Physical Information
Siberian Iris and Tabebuia physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Siberian Iris and Tabebuia are as follows:
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Siberian Iris and Tabebuia
Care of Siberian Iris and Tabebuia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tabebuia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.