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Siberian Irises are graceful plants with slim, grassy foliage and elegant purple flowers. They are suitable for borders, wild gardens, and along edges of ponds. Originating in an area spanning from northern Italy across Turkey and into southeastern Russia, the Siberian Iris does not actually grow in Siberia.
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
| Botanical Name | Iris sibirica |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 30 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 12 Months |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/4 in. |
| When to Sow | Indoors 3 months before last spring frost, Outdoors in early spring, a month before the last spring frost |
| Growing Height | 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
| Hardiness | USDA Zone 4a: to -25F, USDA Zone 4b: to -20F, USDA Zone 5a: to -15F, USDA Zone 5b: to -10F, USDA Zone 6a: to -5F, USDA Zone 6b: to 0F, USDA Zone 7a: to 5F, USDA Zone 7b: to 10F, USDA Zone 8a: to 15F, USDA Zone 8b: to 20F, USDA Zone 9a: to 25F, USDA Zone 9b: to 30F |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested |
| Bloom Color | Purple, Violet/Lavender |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring/Early Summer |
| Foliage | Blue-Green |
| Other Details | Flowers are good for cutting, This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
| Propagation Methods | By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets), From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall, From seed; sow indoors before last frost, From seed; stratify if sowing indoors, From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse |
| Seed Collecting | Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds |
| Seeds Per Pack | 50 |
