Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Types
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Iris sibirica
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Damp shady woods, Pastures
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
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
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds, Flies
pollinators
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Used in parkland
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as an insecticide
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium
IRIS sibirica
Common Name
Sweet Cherry
Siberian Iris
In Hindi
मीठी चेरी
Siberian Iris
In German
Süße Kirsche
Sibirische Schwertlilie
In French
Cerise sucrée
L'Iris de Sibérie
In Spanish
Cereza dulce
Siberian Iris
In Greek
γλυκό κεράσι
Siberian Iris
In Portuguese
Cereja doce
Siberian Iris
In Polish
Słodka Wiśnia
Kosaciec syberyjski
In Latin
dulcis cerasus
Siberian Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Iridoideae
Properties of Sweet Cherry and Siberian Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Sweet Cherry and Siberian Iris? We provide you with everything About Sweet Cherry and Siberian Iris. Sweet Cherry doesn't have thorns and Siberian Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Sweet Cherry does not have fragrant flowers. Sweet Cherry has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Vomiting and Siberian Iris has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Vomiting. 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 Sweet Cherry and Siberian Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sweet Cherry and Siberian Iris
Season and care of Sweet Cherry and Siberian Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Cherry and Siberian Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Siberian Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
Sweet Cherry and Siberian Iris Physical Information
Sweet Cherry and Siberian Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Cherry and Siberian Iris are as follows:
Care of Sweet Cherry and Siberian Iris
Care of Sweet Cherry and Siberian Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches and Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sweet Cherry 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.