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Topic: Siberian Iris (Iris siberica)

Bill
The Garden Helper

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Siberian Irises (Iris siberica) typically bloom in late May and into June with colors ranging from white to shades of blue and purple.

They are very durable and extremely hardy. They tolerate a wide range of soil conditions, but prefer a rich, well draining acid soil (pH 5.5 to 6.9). Siberian Irises should be grown in full sun except in very hot climates where they will require some light shading.

Siberian Iris are planted slightly deeper than other types of Iris. The rhizomes should be covered with one to two inches of soil. They should be fed in early Spring and again after they have finished blooming. In the Fall, cut the foliage back close to the ground after it dies back. Siberian Iris should be divided every 3-4 years to ensure a quality show of blooms.

This is a Cedar Hill flower!

From: Cedar Hill Washington | Registered: Aug 2002 | IP: Logged

catlover
The Cheetah!

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Awesome color....that blue is really brilliant!

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From: California | Registered: Mar 2003 | IP: Logged

cs
Gardener

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I have a white one and it hasn't done nearly as well as my purple one. The purple one is more shaded, but my mom's are in full sun and it does fine. The white one is in full sun. Strange.

From: alberta | Registered: May 2006 | IP: Logged

shm477
Gardener

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I planted siberian Iris 4 yrs ago, guess its time to divide. I was suprised ta how lush and fast spreading they are. Mine's next to my leach bed, does great!

From: ohio | Registered: Oct 2006 | IP: Logged

julie10008
Great Gardener

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Ooh, Bill, is that same iris in the clump you gave me??? [clappy]

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From: Seattle | Registered: Dec 2004 | IP: Logged

Bill
The Garden Helper

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Originally posted by julie10008:
Ooh, Bill, is that same iris in the clump you gave me???

I'm pretty sure that yours are yellow, but you can have some blue ones the next time you come up! [kissies]

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From: Cedar Hill Washington | Registered: Aug 2002 | IP: Logged

tkhooper
Official Blabber Mouth

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Hey Bill your flower pictures are fantastic as usual.

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From: triangle, virginia | Registered: Mar 2005 | IP: Logged

sibyl
Garden Pro!

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very beautiful!!!!!!
love the pattern on the bottom petals reminds me of a butterfly!
i have bearded iris and a yellow im not shure if the yellow is a yellow flag or siberian

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