Species Siberian iris
purple-blue petals, creamy-brown center, and green leaves

Siberian iris

Iris 'Baby Sister'

The Siberian iris (Iris 'Baby Sister') is a delightful perennial that provides rich color and height in any garden or landscape. This species of iris is a hardy, easy-to-grow perennial that can survive extreme temperatures and soils. With its attractive foliage and delicate purple-blue flowers, this plant makes a beautiful addition to any yard. The bright blooms of this iris are also a popular flower for late spring and summer bouquets. This low-maintenance and drought-tolerant species can be further enjoyed with minimal effort.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Frequent

Propagation:

Division,Cormlet Propagation,Seed Propagation,Cutting

Hardiness Zone:

3 - 8

Flowers:

Violet blue with white signal on the falls Flowers

Sun:

Full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

The Siberian iris (Iris 'Baby Sister') should be watered deeply every 5 days. During summer months, when temperatures are warmer, it is best to water twice a week. Water should be at the base of the plant and should penetrate the soil 6 inches deep. During dry periods, it’s helpful to check the soil 2 inches down to ensure that the soil is still moist. During the winter, a deep watering is generally only needed once a month.

sunlight

Siberian iris (Iris 'Baby Sister') prefers full sun for at least 6 to 8 hours per day in order to best thrive and produce abundant blooms. Morning sun is especially beneficial but the plant will also tolerate some afternoon shade. To ensure success with this plant, it is important to provide it with plenty of direct sunlight for at least 6 to 8 hours a day and at least 5 hours of direct sun a day while the plants are actively growing and blooming.

pruning

Siberian iris (Iris 'Baby Sister') should be pruned in early spring, when the soil warms and the shoots have grown approximately 2 to 3 inches in length. Cut off all the winter damaged foliage and prune the top 1 or 2 inches of each stem. This will encourage bushier growth and produce more colorful flowers. Once the flowers have wilted, the spent blossoms should be removed to discourage reseeding. Additionally, some of the oldest leaf clumps may be trimmed back to the ground to encourage new shoots.

Season

Fall
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Starts Flowering

Siberian iris typically start flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Starts Flowering

Siberian iris typically start flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

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