Iris sanguinea: Country Or Region Of Origin
Europe, Asia
Plant Profile: Iris sanguinea
Taxonomy: Iris sanguineaNames
Japanese Iris, Siberian Iris
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Genus:Iris
Species:sibirica
Family:Iridaceae
The Siberian Iris is a beautiful bulb that originates from Europe and Asia, and it has since adapted to various temperate areas globally. This plant features a rhizome and hollow, branched vertical stems. It thrives in moist soil conditions, making it a lovely addition to stream banks and the edges of ponds.
For optimal growth, plant it in well-drained soil that ranges from average to wet, ideally in full sunlight. While it can endure some shade, its flowering may be less prolific in those conditions. Additionally, this plant is resistant to deer and rabbits.
Iris sanguinea Feature Summary
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#riparian
#wet sites
#stream banks
#pond margins
#rhizomes
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#HS302
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Iris sanguinea Feature Summary
Attributes
Europe, Asia
Deer and rabbit resistant
Perennial
Bulb
Fruit
Flowers
Violet-blue to occasionally white flowers 3" across from late spring to mid-summer.
Purple/Lavender
White
Blue
Spring
Summer
1-3 inches
Leaves
Ribbed grass-like leaves can grow 10-30 inches long and 1/4 inch across.
Deciduous
Green
Simple
Linear
> 6 inches
< 1 inch
Stem
Whole Plant Traits
Perennial
Bulb
Deciduous
Erect
Clumping
Medium
Low
Cultural Conditions
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Acid (<6.0)
Neutral (6.0-8.0)
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasionally Wet
Coastal
Mountains
Piedmont
4a
4b
5b
5a
6a
6b
7a
7b
8b
8a
3a
3b
Clay
Loam (Silt)
Sand
Landscape
Water Garden
Border
Small groups
Wet Soil
Riparian
Pond
Problem for Cats
Problem for Dogs
Problem for Horses
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Iris sanguinea Attributes
Iris sanguinea: Wildlife Value
Deer and rabbit resistant
Iris sanguinea: Life Cycle
Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody
Iris sanguinea Fruit
Iris sanguinea: Fruit Description
Ellipsoidal capsule with flat seeds
Iris sanguinea: Fruit Type
Achene
Aggregate
Berry
Capsule
Caryopsis
Drupe
Follicle
Legume
Nut
Pome
Samara
Schizocarp
Siliqua
Iris sanguinea: Fruit Color
Brown/Copper
Iris sanguinea Flowers
Iris sanguinea: Flower Description
Violet-blue to occasionally white flowers 3" across from late spring to mid-summer.
Iris sanguinea: Flower Color
Blue
Purple/Lavender
White
Iris sanguinea: Flower Inflorescence
Catkin
Corymb
Cyme
Head
Insignificant
Panicle
Raceme
Solitary
Spadix
Spike
Umbel
Iris sanguinea: Flower Value To Gardener
Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long Bloom Season
Long-lasting
Showy
Iris sanguinea: Flower Bloom Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Iris sanguinea: Flower Size
1-3 inches
3-6 inches
< 1 inch
> 6 inches
Iris sanguinea Leaves
Iris sanguinea: Leaf Description
Ribbed grass-like leaves can grow 10-30 inches long and 1/4 inch across.
Iris sanguinea: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Iris sanguinea: Leaf Color
Green
Iris sanguinea: Leaf Type
Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
Fronds
Needles
Sheath
Simple
Iris sanguinea: Leaf Shape
Acicular
Auriculate
Cordate
Cuneate
Deltoid
Elliptical
Filiform
Lanceolate
Linear
Oblanceolate
Oblong
Obovate
Obtuse
Orbicular
Ovate
Palmasect
Palmatifid
Peltate
Pinnatifid
Pinnatisect
Reniform
Rhomboidal
Spatulate
Subcordate
Subulate
Iris sanguinea: Hairs Present
No
Yes
Iris sanguinea: Leaf Length
< 1 inch
1-3 inches
3-6 inches
> 6 inches
Iris sanguinea: Leaf Width
< 1 inch
1-3 inches
3-6 inches
> 6 inches
Iris sanguinea Stem
Iris sanguinea: Stem Description
20-45 inch hollow slender stems
Iris sanguinea: Stem Color
Green
Iris sanguinea: Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Iris sanguinea Whole Plant Traits
Iris sanguinea: Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Iris sanguinea: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Iris sanguinea: Habit/Form
Arching
Ascending
Broad
Cascading
Climbing
Clumping
Columnar
Conical
Creeping
Dense
Erect
Horizontal
Irregular
Mounding
Multi-stemmed
Multi-trunked
Open
Oval
Prostrate
Pyramidal
Rounded
Spreading
Vase
Weeping
Iris sanguinea: Growth Rate
Slow
Medium
Rapid
Iris sanguinea: Maintenance
Low
Medium
High
Iris sanguinea Cultural Conditions
Iris sanguinea: Light
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Iris sanguinea: Soil pH
Acid (<6.0)
Alkaline (>8.0)
Neutral (6.0-8.0)
Iris sanguinea: Soil Drainage
Frequent Standing Water
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasional Flooding
Occasionally Dry
Occasionally Wet
Very Dry
Iris sanguinea: NC Region
Coastal
Mountains
Piedmont
Iris sanguinea: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone
3a
3b
4a
4b
5a
5b
6a
6b
7a
7b
8a
8b
Iris sanguinea: Soil Texture
Clay
High Organic Matter
Loam (Silt)
Sand
Shallow Rocky
Iris sanguinea Landscape
Iris sanguinea: Landscape Theme
Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden
Iris sanguinea: Design Feature
Accent
Barrier
Border
Flowering Tree
Foundation Planting
Hedge
Mass Planting
Screen/Privacy
Security
Shade Tree
Small groups
Small Tree
Specimen
Street Tree
Understory Tree
Iris sanguinea: Resistance To Challenges
Black Walnut
Compaction
Deer
Diseases
Drought
Dry Soil
Erosion
Fire
Foot Traffic
Heat
Heavy Shade
Humidity
Insect Pests
Pollution
Poor Soil
Rabbits
Salt
Slugs
Squirrels
Storm damage
Urban Conditions
Voles
Wet Soil
Wind
Iris sanguinea: Landscape Location
Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland
Iris sanguinea: Problems
Allelopathic
Contact Dermatitis
Frequent Disease Problems
Frequent Insect Problems
Invasive Species
Malodorous
Messy
Poisonous to Humans
Problem for Cats
Problem for Children
Problem for Dogs
Problem for Horses
Short-lived
Spines/Thorns
Weak Wood
Weedy
