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Siberian Iris

Iris Sibirica

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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 3–10Climate Temperate
Siberian Iris (Iris Sibirica) — Siberian Iris (Iris sibirica) is a hardy perennial featuring slender

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Iridaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Siberian Iris (Iris Sibirica) — perennial for full or half; consider mass plantings for a dramatic effect or singularly for subtle elegance, image 120
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) — grass-like foliage reaching 2-3 feet in height with a spread of 1-2 feet; the flowers can display a range of colors, image 122
Siberian Iris (Iris Sibirica) — When incorporating Iris sibirica into a landscape plan; requiring minimal care once established, image 116
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) — this elegant iris adds vertical interest to any landscape design; respectively - that are characteristic of, image 129
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) — The flowers can display a range of colors from deep purples and blues to softer pinks and whites; grass-like, image 131
Siberian Iris (Iris Sibirica) — respectively - that are characteristic of irises.<br><br>For optimal growth; this elegant iris adds vertical, image 132
Siberian Iris (Iris Sibirica) — Thrives in full to partial sunlight and prefers moist, well-drained soil; typically reaching heights between 2 to 4, image 125
Siberian Iris (Iris Sibirica) — The Siberian Iris (Iris sibirica) is a captivating perennial that graces many gardens with its slender; making it, image 126
Siberian Iris (Iris Sibirica) — grass-like leaves and striking; blue and multi-colored and violet flowers in the garden, image 127
Siberian Iris (Iris Sibirica) — Typically reaching heights between 2 to 4 feet with a spread of around 1 to 2 feet; thrives in full to partial, image 128

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