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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: warm stratify for 30 days, cold stratify for 60 days

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: mechanical rupture of the pericarp is recommended before stratification

Native to: Russia: Siberia, Russian Federation

Introduced to: Europe, North America, United Kingdom, United States

Native

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Iris sibiricaIris sibirica

Siberian Iris

In Stock: 0.606 lb (Total:0.945lb)

Iris sibirica

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0.61 lb VA

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Germination:

98%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

31,086

Quantity:

0.61 lb

Collected in:

Virginia

Crop year:

2022

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1831050

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: warm stratify for 30 days, cold stratify for 60 days

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: mechanical rupture of the pericarp is recommended before stratification

Native to: Russia: Siberia, Russian Federation

Introduced to: Europe, North America, United Kingdom, United States

Native

Introduced

Embrace the elegance of Iris sibirica, Siberian Iris, a vibrant perennial that brings beauty and grace to any garden setting. This captivating plant, native to Central and Eastern Europe, is celebrated for its showy blooms and bluish-green foliage, making it a versatile specimen. Typically reaching heights of 2 feet, Siberian Iris showcases its trademark bluish-purple flowers. The flower’s iconic shape has even inspired the French fleur-de-lis.

Ideal for diverse planting locations such as cottage gardens, rain gardens, and pond edges, Siberian Iris thrives in moist, well-drained soil under full sunlight. It's a hardy plant, tolerating zones 3-8, and is best planted in fall. The plant's low maintenance nature ensures fantastic blooms with minimal effort, making it perfect for gardeners seeking reliability and beauty.

Dividing the clumps every three years promotes vigorous growth, and thanks to its robust rhizomes, propagation is simple. Siberian Iris also supports wildlife, attracting butterflies and pollinators. For those with an eye for floral arrangements, its stunning blooms are ideal cut flowers. While mostly pest-resistant, occasional care with gloves is advised due to potential sap irritation. Whether adorning your landscape or enhancing floral decorations, Siberian Iris promises to be a dazzling centerpiece.