Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia, New Zealand
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds, stream banks
Damp shady woods, Pastures
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
3-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Dark Red, Ivory
White, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
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
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
waterlogging
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
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
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
iron-rich fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Sap-Sucking Insects, Stem rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
waterlogging
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Water gardening
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as an insecticide
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Groundcover, Tropical, Water Gardens
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MYRIOPHYLLUM propinquum
IRIS sibirica
Common Name
Parrot's Feather, Watermilfoil
Siberian Iris
In Hindi
watermilfoil
Siberian Iris
In German
watermilfoil
Sibirische Schwertlilie
In French
myriophylle
L'Iris de Sibérie
In Spanish
watermilfoil
Siberian Iris
In Greek
watermilfoil
Siberian Iris
In Portuguese
watermilfoil
Siberian Iris
In Polish
watermilfoil
Kosaciec syberyjski
In Latin
watermilfoil
Siberian Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Liliales
Family
Haloragaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Irideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Watermilfoil and Siberian Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Watermilfoil and Siberian Iris? We provide you with everything About Watermilfoil and Siberian Iris. Watermilfoil doesn't have thorns and Siberian Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Watermilfoil does not have fragrant flowers. Watermilfoil has allergic reactions like Not Available and Siberian Iris has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Watermilfoil and Siberian Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Watermilfoil and Siberian Iris
Season and care of Watermilfoil and Siberian Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Watermilfoil and Siberian Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Watermilfoil season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Siberian Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Watermilfoil is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Watermilfoil is Acidic, Neutral and for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
Watermilfoil and Siberian Iris Physical Information
Watermilfoil and Siberian Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Watermilfoil height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Watermilfoil and Siberian Iris are as follows:
Watermilfoil flower color: Dark Red and Ivory
Watermilfoil leaf color: Green and Light Green
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
- Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Watermilfoil and Siberian Iris
Care of Watermilfoil and Siberian Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Watermilfoil pruning is done Prune regularly, 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 Watermilfoil 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.