Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Perennial
Origin
North America
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Types
Grass
Iris sibirica
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Damp shady woods, Pastures
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-8
Sunset Zone
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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
White, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
pollinators
Allergy
Itchiness
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as an insecticide
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
IRIS sibirica
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Siberian Iris
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
Siberian Iris
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Sibirische Schwertlilie
In French
Softstem Bulrush
L'Iris de Sibérie
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
Siberian Iris
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
Siberian Iris
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Siberian Iris
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Kosaciec syberyjski
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Siberian Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Iridaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Iris
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Siberian Iris
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Siberian Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Siberian Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Siberian Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
Softstem Bulrush and Siberian Iris Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Siberian Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Siberian Iris are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
- Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Siberian Iris
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Siberian Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Softstem Bulrush 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.