Species Siberian iris
royal blue flower with white tints on falls, and green, narrow, long leaves

Siberian iris

Iris 'Illini Charm'

Siberian Iris (Iris 'Illini Charm') is an eye-catching plant species remarkable for its tall, delicate flower stems and showy white petals. Foliage is brightly colored and has a glossy sheen. Its buds open to reveal a beautiful blue inner petals surrounding a golden yellow center. Siberians are easy to cultivate, growing in full sun to part shade, and prefer moderately moist soils. These graceful and colorful irises make for the perfect addition to any landscape or garden. Hardy and disease resistant, this species can bring vibrant colors and tremendous beauty for many years.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Frequent

Propagation:

Division,Cormlet Propagation,Seed Propagation,Cutting

Hardiness Zone:

3 - 8

Flowers:

Wine-lilac with white signal on falls Flowers

Sun:

Full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Siberian iris should be watered regularly during its growing season, which is generally early to mid spring in most regions. Water once or twice a week if there is no rain in your area, making sure the soil around the iris is well moistened. Reduce the frequency during hot weather, and increase it during cooler or dry spells. Avoid soaking the soil, as the iris is susceptible to root rot. In the fall, once the foliage has died back, reduce watering to once every other week or less.

sunlight

Siberian iris (Iris 'Illini Charm') require full sun to part sun, meaning they need 6-8 hours of bright, direct sunlight per day. When given the ideal exposure to sunlight, the Siberian iris will grow and flower profusely. The recommended amount of sunlight for this plant species is 6-8 hours, but it should be noted that, on days when the temperature is particularly high, it may be beneficial to limit the amount of direct sunlight that this species receives to avoid scorching of the foliage. In addition, full sun does not necessarily mean "all day" sun exposure; for the species in question, morning sun exposure should suffice.

pruning

Siberian iris (Iris 'Illini Charm') should be pruned in early spring, before the new buds start to emerge. To prune, simply remove any dead or damaged foliage and stems, and trim the stems back to around 2–3 inches. This should be done just once each year. Make sure that when you prune, you don't remove any buds or new foliage. Doing so could stunt the growth of the iris and reduce flowering.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
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Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering

Iris 'Illini Charm' typically starts flowering in late May or early June.

Starts Flowering

Iris 'Illini Charm' typically starts flowering in late May or early June.

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