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Siberian Iris (Iris sibirica)

Siberian Iris (Iris sibirica) is a hardy perennial known for its elegant, sword-shaped foliage and striking blue, purple, or white flowers in late spring to early summer.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun for best flowering, but can tolerate partial shade, especially in hotter climates.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist, especially during dry spells and active growth. Tolerates some drought once established but performs best with regular watering.

Soil

Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral loam

Temperature

Hardy in a wide range of temperatures, thriving in temperate climates. Tolerates winter cold and summer heat.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Apply a balanced, slow-release granular fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun for best flowering, but can tolerate partial shade, especially in hotter climates.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist, especially during dry spells and active growth. Tolerates some drought once established but performs best with regular watering.

Soil

Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral loam

Temperature

Hardy in a wide range of temperatures, thriving in temperate climates. Tolerates winter cold and summer heat.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Apply a balanced, slow-release granular fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.6-1.2 m

Spread

0.3-0.6 m

Growth Rate

Medium

Dormancy

Winter

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Sword-shaped

Flower Size

5-10 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

40000

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Synonyms
Biris sibirica (L.) Medik.
Iris acuta Willd.
Iris bicolor Mill.
Iris erirrhiza Posp.
Iris flexuosa Murray
Iris maritima Mill.
Iris pseudosibirica Schur
Limnirion sibiricum (L.) Opiz
Limniris sibirica (L.) Fuss
Xiphion flexuosum (Murray) Alef.
Xiphion pratense Parl.
Xiphion sibiricum (L.) Schrank
Xyridion flexuosum (Murray) Klatt
Xyridion sibiricum (L.) Klatt
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classLiliopsida
  • orderAsparagales
  • familyIridaceae
  • genusIris
  • speciesIris sibirica
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

Yes

Rating: 3/5

Toxic for pets

Yes

Rating: 3/5

Edible

No

All parts of the plant, especially the rhizomes, contain irritating compounds that can cause mild gastrointestinal upset if ingested and skin irritation upon contact.

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