Siberian flag
Also known as: Siberian iris
I. sibirica is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial up to 1.2m tall, with narrow grassy foliage and branched stems bearing up to 5 violet-blue flowers 6-7cm wide in early summer, the falls veined purple on white at the base
Scientific classification
- Species
- Siberian flag (Iris sibirica)
- Genus
- Iris
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Siberian flag
Distribution map
Europe to Central Asia
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Culture
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Toxicity
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of Siberian flag
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Siberian flag care guide
- Keep root zone evenly moist through growth without stagnant water
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Keep root zone evenly moist through growth without stagnant water
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced iris feed every three weeks in active spring and summer growth
Pruning
PruningRemove any dying foliage in autumn, old flower stems can be cut down after flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or by division of rhizomes from midsummer to early autumn
Growing
GrowingGrow 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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Common pests and 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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