Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Perennial
Origin
Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Scilla siberica
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Habitat
gardens, Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Roadsides
Fields, marshes, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From bulbs, Offsets, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture
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
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free
Mosaic potyvirus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, poisonous if ingested
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
-
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SCILLA siberica
IRIS fulva
Common Name
Siberian Squill, Siberian Wood Squill
Copper iris
In Hindi
Scilla siberica
Copper Iris
In German
Sibirischer Blaustern
Copper Iris
In French
Scille de Sibérie
Copper Iris
In Spanish
siberica Scilla
Cobre Iris
In Greek
Scilla siberica
χαλκός Iris
In Portuguese
Scilla siberica
Copper Iris
In Polish
Cebulica syberyjska
Miedź Iris
In Latin
Scilla siberica
Iris Copper
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Asparagaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Iridoideae
Properties of Siberian Squill and Copper Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Siberian Squill and Copper Iris? We provide you with everything About Siberian Squill and Copper Iris. Siberian Squill doesn't have thorns and Copper Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Siberian Squill does not have fragrant flowers. Siberian Squill has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and poisonous if ingested and Copper Iris has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and poisonous if ingested. 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 Squill and Copper Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Siberian Squill and Copper Iris
Season and care of Siberian Squill and Copper Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Siberian Squill and Copper Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siberian Squill season is Spring and Copper Iris season is Spring. The type of soil for Siberian Squill is Loam and for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Siberian Squill is Acidic, Neutral and for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Siberian Squill and Copper Iris Physical Information
Siberian Squill and Copper Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Squill height is 20.30 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Siberian Squill and Copper Iris are as follows:
Siberian Squill flower color: Blue
Siberian Squill leaf color: Green
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
- Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Siberian Squill and Copper Iris
Care of Siberian Squill and Copper Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian Squill pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Copper Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Siberian Squill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Copper Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.