Life Span
Perennial
Annual, biennial or perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Iris sibirica
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Pastures
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-10
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Blue Violet
Pink, Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Orbicular
Plant Season
Summer
Summer
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
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
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
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
pollinators
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Expectorant
Poultice
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide
Used in chopped mixed salad
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
IRIS sibirica
LAVATERA arborea
Common Name
Siberian Iris
Tree Mallow
In Hindi
Siberian Iris
Tree Mallow
In German
Sibirische Schwertlilie
Baum Mallow
In French
L'Iris de Sibérie
Arbre Mallow
In Spanish
Siberian Iris
árbol de la malva
In Greek
Siberian Iris
δέντρο Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Siberian Iris
Mallow
In Polish
Kosaciec syberyjski
drzewo Mallow
In Latin
Siberian Iris
ligno malvae
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Siberian Iris and Tree Mallow
Season and care of Siberian Iris and Tree Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Siberian Iris and Tree Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siberian Iris season is Summer and Tree Mallow season is Summer. The type of soil for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Siberian Iris and Tree Mallow Physical Information
Siberian Iris and Tree Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Siberian Iris and Tree Mallow are as follows:
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
- Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Siberian Iris and Tree Mallow
Care of Siberian Iris and Tree Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning. In summer Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.