Siberian Iris

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Height at Maturity:

Over 12"

Exposure:

Full Sun

Planting Zones:

3-9

Usage:

Flower Gardens

Shipped As:

Bare-root

Siberian Iris A Beautiful Addition to Your Garden

The Siberian Iris is native to Central Asia and Europe. The classification rhizomatous means the plant has a mass of roots commonly referred to as rootstocks, which are the modified subterranean stem of a plant that retains the ability to produce new shoots. A herbaceous perennial is a classification of plant that returns the next year and has no persistent wood stem above ground. This means that at the end of the season, it will die and spring up from the root in the next season.

The plant is branch stemmed with green grass-like leaves that are ribbed and occasionally have a pink tinge at the base of some leaves. They usually are shorter than the flowering stems, which measure between 50-100cm (20-47in) high at maturity. Each flowering stem, usually 1-3 per plant, bears between 2-5 flowers during late spring to early summer. The flowers, which are 6-7cm (2-3in) in diameter, are different shades of blue, including blue violet and occasionally white. Each flower has two pairs of petals consisting of 3 large outer petals (sepals) and three smaller inner petals (tepals). The sepals, which measure 5-7cm (2-2.8in) long and have beautiful dark blue veining, hang down, exposing the tepals, which have lighter veining, smoother texture, and measure 4.5-5cm (1.3-2.0in) long.

How to Grow and Care for Siberian Iris Plants

The Siberian Iris can tolerate temperatures as low as -20 degrees Celsius (-4F) and is hardy to U.S.D.A. (United States Department of Agriculture) zone 2-8 and zone H1. It should be noted that if mulched, the plant can withstand colder temperatures. This plant thrives in fertile, slightly acidic soil with a P.H. level greater than 5.6. Suppose clay or sand soil types are utilized; an organic fertilizer (manure or compost) should be applied when planting. While this plant enjoys full sunlight, it can tolerate partial shade, especially in scorching and arid climates. Watering is needed during the growing season (spring and summer) for the best blooms, and it can tolerate occasional flooding but should be kept from standing water.

Why Siberian Iris is Perfect for Your Landscape Design

Siberian Irises can be placed waterside and are ideal big garden plants. They also make beautiful additions to naturalized gardens by planting them alongside other perennials and grasses. They also make a pretty herbaceous border and are an excellent garden addition.

This Is How Your Plants Will Look upon Delivery

Bloom/Foliage Color

Purple

Planting bare-root perennials is best in any season if they are dormant; we only sell dormant plants. Planting them year-round is also excellent if you can get dormant perennials. When your bare-root perennials arrive, soak the roots in water for a few hours to rehydrate them. Lant by digging a hole wide enough to spread the roots comfortably and deep enough to place the top portion crown (where the roots meet the stem) at or slightly above ground level. Position the plant in the hole, backfill with native soil, and gently firm the soil around the roots—water well after planting to settle the soil around the plant and eliminate air. Apply a 2-3 inch layer of mulch to keep weeds at bay and moisture locked in, keeping the mulch away from the crown. Irrigate plants regularly during the first few weeks of drought; never water in full sun, and water late in the evenings to ensure the roots are established well. Fertilize sparingly in the first year, using a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in subsequent years as needed.

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