Log in Start trial

Siberian Iris

Iris Sibirica

Design with this plant

Overview

Siberian Iris (Iris sibirica) is a hardy perennial featuring slender, grass-like foliage reaching 2-3 feet in height with a spread of 1-2 feet. This elegant plant bears vibrant blue to purple flowers in late spring, offering a delicate, orchid-like appearance. Its clumping habit and vertical silhouette offer striking texture to water features and borders. Thrives in full to partial sunlight and prefers moist, well-drained soil. USDA Zone 3-9.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 3–10Type PerennialClimate Temperate

Siberian Iris (Iris Sibirica) — This iris is hardy in USDA zones 3 through 8; iris sibirica should be planted in a location that receives full sun to part shade

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Perennial
Family: Iridaceae
Climate: Temperate

See full data, regional cultivation notes, and design tools. Build a client presentation around this plant.

Start your 14-day trial

Photos (153)

Siberian Iris (Iris Sibirica) — Iris sibirica should be planted in a location that receives full sun to part shade; this iris is hardy in USDA, image 109

Siberian Iris (Iris Sibirica) — requiring minimal care once established; when incorporating Iris sibirica into a landscape plan, image 65

Siberian Iris (Iris Sibirica) — making it suitable for use in rain gardens or near water features

Siberian Iris (Iris Sibirica) — Iris sibirica should be planted in a location that receives full sun to part shade; this iris is hardy in USDA, image 133

Siberian Iris (Iris Sibirica) — The flowers can display a range of colors from deep purples and blues to softer pinks and whites; grass-like, image 107

Siberian Iris (Iris Sibirica) — blue and multi-colored and violet flowers in the garden; grass-like leaves and striking, image 70

Siberian Iris (Iris Sibirica) — this elegant iris adds vertical interest to any landscape design; respectively - that are characteristic of, image 57

Siberian Iris (Iris Sibirica) — This iris is hardy in USDA zones 3 through 8; iris sibirica should be planted in a location that receives full sun, image 112

Siberian Iris (Iris Sibirica) — respectively - that are characteristic of irises.<br><br>For optimal growth; this elegant iris adds vertical, image 108

Siberian Iris (Iris Sibirica) — grass-like leaves and striking; blue and multi-colored and violet flowers in the garden

Siberian Iris (Iris Sibirica) — It thrives in well-draining soil but is notably tolerant of wetter conditions

Siberian Iris (Iris Sibirica) — Thrives in full to partial sunlight and prefers moist, well-drained soil

Siberian Iris (Iris Sibirica) — Thrives in full to partial sunlight and prefers moist, well-drained soil; typically reaching heights between 2 to 4, image 77

Siberian Iris (Iris Sibirica) — Thrives in full to partial sunlight and prefers moist, well-drained soil; typically reaching heights between 2 to 4, image 53

Siberian Iris (Iris Sibirica) — the Siberian Iris produces several exquisite blooms per stalk; adding both a functional and enchanting element to, image 130

Siberian Iris (Iris Sibirica) — This iris is hardy in USDA zones 3 through 8; iris sibirica should be planted in a location that receives full sun, image 64

Siberian Iris (Iris Sibirica) — respectively - that are characteristic of irises.<br><br>For optimal growth

Siberian Iris (Iris Sibirica) — The flowers can display a range of colors from deep purples and blues to softer pinks and whites

Siberian Iris (Iris Sibirica) — Siberian Iris (Iris sibirica) is a hardy perennial featuring slender; its clumping habit and vertical silhouette, image 49

Siberian Iris (Iris Sibirica) — Typically reaching heights between 2 to 4 feet with a spread of around 1 to 2 feet

Siberian Iris (Iris Sibirica) — perennial with blue and multi-colored and violet blooms; it thrives in well-draining soil but is notably tolerant, image 71

Siberian Iris (Iris Sibirica) — Siberian Iris (Iris sibirica) is a hardy perennial featuring slender; its clumping habit and vertical silhouette, image 121

Siberian Iris (Iris Sibirica) — respectively - that are characteristic of irises.<br><br>For optimal growth; this elegant iris adds vertical, image 84

Siberian Iris (Iris Sibirica) — this elegant iris adds vertical interest to any landscape design; respectively - that are characteristic of irises.<br><br>For

Photographs by 8 contributors

Chmee2, CC BY 3.0 · source
Dominicus Johannes Bergsma, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Enrico Blasutto, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Reinhard Müller, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
W. Bulach, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
T. Kebert, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Stefan.lefnaer, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Jan David Reitschläger, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

Related plants

African Iris (Dietes Iridioides) — Low maintenance, it's ideal for accent planting and mass groupings in diverse landscape designs; is a hardy and versatile

Perennial

African Iris

Dietes Iridioides

FullUSDA 3–11

Angel's Fishing Rod (Dierama Pulcherrimum) — each adorned with bell-shaped blooms in hues of pink and purple during summer

Perennial

Angel's Fishing Rod

Dierama Pulcherrimum

HalfUSDA 7–10

Angel's Fishing Rod (Dierama Igneum) — Angel's Fishing Rod (Dierama igneum) offers graceful

Perennial

Angel's Fishing Rod

Dierama Igneum

HalfUSDA 7–10

Apostle Plant (Neomarica Caerulea) — "Apostle Plant," stems from the belief that it flowers only when the plant has twelve leaves

Perennial

Apostle Plant

Neomarica Caerulea

Autumn Crocus (Colchicum cilicicum) — bulb for full or half

Bulb

Autumn Crocus

Colchicum cilicicum

Baboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — or as a vibrant container specimen

Bulb

Baboon Flower

Babiana Stricta

HalfUSDA 9–10