species 6,395 observations
Siberian Iris
Iris sibirica
Field notes
Iris sibirica, commonly known as Siberian iris or Siberian flag, is a species of flowering plant in the family Iridaceae. It is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial, from Europe (including France, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, Former Yugoslavia, Belarus, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Ukraine and northern Turkey) and Central Asia (including Armenia, Azerbaijan and Siberia). It has long green grass-like leaves, tall stem, 2–5 violet-blue, to blue, and occasionally white flowers. It is cultivated as an ornamental plant in temperate regions.
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Putnam's Looper Moth
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll
10
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Hobomok Skipper, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, American Bumble Bee, Yellow-faced Bumble Bee
7
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist Wet
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Plant type
- Perennial Bulb Herbaceous perennial
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.