Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Types
Viola sororia, Viola odorata, Viola tricolor
Iris sibirica
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, Tropical regions
Damp shady woods, Pastures
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Orange, Gold, Light Blue, Lavender
White, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
pollinators
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Asthma, Dermatitis
Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Culinary use, Making Perfumes
Used as an insecticide
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
VIOLA 'Gem Plum Antique'
IRIS sibirica
Common Name
Viola
Siberian Iris
In Hindi
Viola
Siberian Iris
In German
Viola
Sibirische Schwertlilie
In French
Alto
L'Iris de Sibérie
In Spanish
Viola
Siberian Iris
In Greek
Βιόλα
Siberian Iris
In Portuguese
Viola
Siberian Iris
In Polish
Altówka
Kosaciec syberyjski
In Latin
Viola
Siberian Iris
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Liliales
Family
Violaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Violoideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Viola and Siberian Iris
Season and care of Viola and Siberian Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Viola and Siberian Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Viola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Siberian Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Viola is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Viola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
Viola and Siberian Iris Physical Information
Viola and Siberian Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Viola height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Viola and Siberian Iris are as follows:
Viola flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Orange, Gold, Light Blue and Lavender
Viola leaf color: Green
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
- Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Viola and Siberian Iris
Care of Viola and Siberian Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Viola 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 Viola 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.