Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Iris sibirica
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Pastures
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-15
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Blue Violet
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Water daily during 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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
pollinators
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Expectorant
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
No
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS sibirica
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
Siberian Iris
East Indian Oak, Teak
In Hindi
Siberian Iris
सागौन
In German
Sibirische Schwertlilie
Teak
In French
L'Iris de Sibérie
Teak
In Spanish
Siberian Iris
Teak
In Greek
Siberian Iris
Teak
In Portuguese
Siberian Iris
Teak
In Polish
Kosaciec syberyjski
Teak
In Latin
Siberian Iris
Teak
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Siberian Iris and Teak
Wondering what are the properties of Siberian Iris and Teak? We provide you with everything About Siberian Iris and Teak. Siberian Iris doesn't have thorns and Teak doesn't have thorns. Also Siberian Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Siberian Iris has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Teak has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Siberian Iris and Teak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Siberian Iris and Teak
Season and care of Siberian Iris and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Siberian Iris and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siberian Iris season is Summer and Teak season is Summer. The type of soil for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Siberian Iris and Teak Physical Information
Siberian Iris and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Siberian Iris and Teak are as follows:
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
- Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Siberian Iris and Teak
Care of Siberian Iris and Teak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.