Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Types
Savoy, Giant Noble, Semi-savoy
Iris sibirica
Habitat
Fields, gardens, meadows, Suburban areas
Damp shady woods, Pastures
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
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
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
White, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, 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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize when new
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leafminers, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Food Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Energy, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as an insecticide
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SPINACIA oleracea
IRIS sibirica
Common Name
Spinach
Siberian Iris
In Hindi
पालक
Siberian Iris
In German
Spinat
Sibirische Schwertlilie
In French
Épinards
L'Iris de Sibérie
In Spanish
Espinacas
Siberian Iris
In Greek
Σπανάκι
Siberian Iris
In Portuguese
Espinafre
Siberian Iris
In Polish
Szpinak
Kosaciec syberyjski
In Latin
Spinach
Siberian Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Liliales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
Iridoideae
Properties of Spinach and Siberian Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Spinach and Siberian Iris? We provide you with everything About Spinach and Siberian Iris. Spinach doesn't have thorns and Siberian Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Spinach does not have fragrant flowers. Spinach has allergic reactions like Food Allergy and Siberian Iris has allergic reactions like Food Allergy. 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 Spinach and Siberian Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Spinach and Siberian Iris
Season and care of Spinach and Siberian Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Spinach and Siberian Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spinach season is and Siberian Iris season is . The type of soil for Spinach is Loam, Sand and for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spinach is Neutral, Alkaline and for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
Spinach and Siberian Iris Physical Information
Spinach and Siberian Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Spinach height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Spinach and Siberian Iris are as follows:
Spinach flower color: Yellow and Green
Spinach leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
- Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Spinach and Siberian Iris
Care of Spinach and Siberian Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spinach 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 Spinach 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.