Siberian Iris Plant Details
Siberian Iris For Sale
The Siberian Iris is a remarkably beautiful perennial plant whose purple, blue, or white flowers can be found gently swaying in the breeze across the temperate climatic zones of the United States. This hardy plant is a hybrid of two Asian Irian species, and is distributed across its native central Europe, Russia, Japan, and Korea.
It has taken root quite successfully in the prairie soil of the United States and has become a staple in many household and ornamental gardens. Its thin petals are brightly colored, semi-opaque, and often have visible veins which add to their visual interest and stunning beauty.
Plant Details - Siberian Iris Plants
Family: Iridaceae
Light Requirement: Partial Shade, Full Sun
Water Needs: Moderate
Height: 2-4 ft
Spread: 1-2ft
Growth Rate: Rapid
Soil Preference: Fertile, Moist, Well-drained
Bloom Time: Spring, Summer
Flower Color: White, Purple
Wildlife Value: Butterflies
Notable Characteristics of Siberian Iris Plants
The Siberian Iris (blue iris flowers) is an eye-catching flower, whose delicate blooms sway in the slightest breeze. Siberian iris varieties are made up of three upright petals called standards, and three wide, falling petals called falls, giving the blooms their distinct appearance. The blue-green foliage is thin and grass-like, often turning a pleasant yellow-brown in autumn.
These plants are very hardy and adaptable, naturalizing easily and taking root in many climatic and soil conditions. The sap in the foliage of these bulb flowers contains a skin irritant, potentially causing contact dermatitis when handled without gloves.
Landscape and Maintenance of Siberian Iris Plants
The purple-flowered plant is resilient, thriving in many conditions even outside of its native range. They enjoy moist soil and full sun and naturalize well near stream beds. In its native Eurasia, these plants are found in grassy meadows, in soil moistened by snowmelt from the mountains and nearby streams.
However, the prairie-type soil they prefer can also be found in the eastern and midwestern United States, through Colorado. The bright colored petals of the siberian iris attract many pollinators like butterflies and bees, and its foliage blends nicely with any temperate zone gardenscape.
