Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
China
Types
Iris sibirica
Osmanthus fragrans
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Pastures
Lowland, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Slopes, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
7-99
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water deeply about once a week
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
pollinators
Bees
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Expectorant
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide
Culinary use, Used for fragrance, Used for producing cooking oil, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
IRIS sibirica
OSMANTHUS delavayi
Common Name
Siberian Iris
Sweet Olive
Tea Olive
Fragrant Olive
In Hindi
Siberian Iris
चाय ओलिव
In German
Sibirische Schwertlilie
Tea Olive
In French
L'Iris de Sibérie
Tea Olive
In Spanish
Siberian Iris
té verde oliva
In Greek
Siberian Iris
τσάι Ελιάς
In Portuguese
Siberian Iris
Tea Olive
In Polish
Kosaciec syberyjski
Herbata z oliwek
In Latin
Siberian Iris
Tea Olive
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Siberian Iris and Tea Olive
Season and care of Siberian Iris and Tea Olive is important to know. While considering everything about Siberian Iris and Tea Olive Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siberian Iris season is Summer and Tea Olive season is Summer. The type of soil for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tea Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Tea Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Siberian Iris and Tea Olive Physical Information
Siberian Iris and Tea Olive physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Tea Olive height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Siberian Iris and Tea Olive are as follows:
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tea Olive flower color: White
- Tea Olive leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Siberian Iris and Tea Olive
Care of Siberian Iris and Tea Olive include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tea Olive pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tea Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.