Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Cold Regions, Shady Edge
Damp shady woods, Pastures
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
3-8
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Ivory
White, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Seedlings
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
pollinators
Allergy
Pollen, Skin irritation
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Showy Purposes
Used as an insecticide
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
AGAVE toumeyana
IRIS sibirica
Common Name
Honesty , Chinese Money
Siberian Iris
In Hindi
silver dollar
Siberian Iris
In German
Einjähriges Silberblatt
Sibirische Schwertlilie
In French
Monnaie-du-Pape
L'Iris de Sibérie
In Spanish
planta de la plata
Siberian Iris
In Greek
silver dollar
Siberian Iris
In Portuguese
silver dollar
Siberian Iris
In Polish
Miesiącznica roczna
Kosaciec syberyjski
In Latin
silver dollar
Siberian Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Liliales
Family
Agavaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Silver Dollar and Siberian Iris
Season and care of Silver Dollar and Siberian Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Dollar and Siberian Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Dollar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Siberian Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Dollar is Sand and for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Dollar is Neutral and for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Dollar and Siberian Iris Physical Information
Silver Dollar and Siberian Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Dollar height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Dollar and Siberian Iris are as follows:
Silver Dollar flower color: Ivory
Silver Dollar leaf color: White and Dark Green
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
- Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Silver Dollar and Siberian Iris
Care of Silver Dollar and Siberian Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Dollar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silver Dollar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.