Siberian flag

How to Grow and Care for Siberian flag

Siberian flag · Iris sibirica
Also known as: Siberian iris

Grow in any good garden soil that is preferably moist but not waterlogged. In drier soils, dig in well-rotted organic matter before planting then apply as a mulch each spring

Watering: Keep root zone evenly moist through growth without stagnant waterSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing Siberian flag

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleKeep root zone evenly moist through growth without stagnant water
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced iris feed every three weeks in active spring and summer growth
ToxicityHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grow in any good garden soil that is preferably moist but not waterlogged. In drier soils, dig in well-rotted organic matter before planting then apply as a mulch each spring

How to Water Siberian flag?

Keep root zone evenly moist through growth without stagnant water

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Siberian flag?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Siberian flag?

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What Soil Is Best for Siberian flag?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Siberian flag?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize Siberian flag?

Balanced iris feed every three weeks in active spring and summer growth

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How to Prune Siberian flag?

Remove any dying foliage in autumn, old flower stems can be cut down after flowering

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How to Propagate Siberian flag?

Propagate by seed or by division of rhizomes from midsummer to early autumn

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How to Transplant Siberian flag?

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How to Care for Siberian flag in Winter?

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How to Plant Siberian flag?

Grow in any good garden soil that is preferably moist but not waterlogged. In drier soils, dig in well-rotted organic matter before planting then apply as a mulch each spring

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How to Repot Siberian flag?

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How to Harvest Siberian flag?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to aphid-borne viruses, bacterial soft rot and grey moulds; see Iris diseases

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs, snails and thrips

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The Toxicity of Siberian flag

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of Siberian flag

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
OriginEurope to Central Asia

Scientific Classification

Species
Iris sibirica
Genus
Iris
Family
Iridaceae
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