Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Perennial
Origin
North America
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Types
Populus tremuloides
Iris sibirica
Number of Varieties
490
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40000
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Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Roadsides, Woodlands
Damp shady woods, Pastures
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-83-8
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
8-1
7-1
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
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
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, 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
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
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Edible Uses
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
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Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Pulp
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used as an insecticide
Used As Indoor Plant
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Used As Outdoor Plant
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Garden Design
Shade Trees
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border