Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Iris sibirica
Ribes rubrum 'White Pearl', Ribes rubrum 'White Icicle'
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Pastures
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-8
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Blue Violet
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in 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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
pollinators
Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Expectorant
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
IRIS sibirica
RIBES rubrum 'White Dutch'
Common Name
Siberian Iris
White Currant, Skunk Currant, Pink Currant, Yellow Currant
In Hindi
Siberian Iris
White Currant
In German
Sibirische Schwertlilie
Weiße Ribisel
In French
L'Iris de Sibérie
Ribes sativum
In Spanish
Siberian Iris
grosella blanca
In Greek
Siberian Iris
white currant
In Portuguese
Siberian Iris
groselha-branca
In Polish
Kosaciec syberyjski
biała porzeczka
In Latin
Siberian Iris
Ribes glandulosum
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Siberian Iris and White Currant
Season and care of Siberian Iris and White Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Siberian Iris and White Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siberian Iris season is Summer and White Currant season is Summer. The type of soil for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for White Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Siberian Iris and White Currant Physical Information
Siberian Iris and White Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas White Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Siberian Iris and White Currant are as follows:
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
White Currant flower color: Green
- White Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Siberian Iris and White Currant
Care of Siberian Iris and White Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.