Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
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Types
Iris sibirica
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Pastures
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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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Blue Violet
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Cordate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Expectorant
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
IRIS sibirica
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Siberian Iris
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Siberian Iris
Zonal Geranium
In German
Sibirische Schwertlilie
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
L'Iris de Sibérie
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
Siberian Iris
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Siberian Iris
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Siberian Iris
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Kosaciec syberyjski
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Siberian Iris
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Geraniales
Family
Iridaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Properties of Siberian Iris and Zonal Geranium
Wondering what are the properties of Siberian Iris and Zonal Geranium? We provide you with everything About Siberian Iris and Zonal Geranium. Siberian Iris doesn't have thorns and Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns. Also Siberian Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Siberian Iris has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Zonal Geranium 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 Zonal Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Siberian Iris and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Siberian Iris and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Siberian Iris and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siberian Iris season is Summer and Zonal Geranium season is Summer. The type of soil for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Siberian Iris and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Siberian Iris and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Siberian Iris and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Siberian Iris and Zonal Geranium
Care of Siberian Iris and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.