Siberian Iris (Iris sibirica)

Family: Iridaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Bloom Color: Blue, Lavender, Purple, White. Main Bloom Time: Early summer, Mid summer. Form: Spreading or horizontal, Upright or erect, Variable spread.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Root - an edible starch is said to be extracted from it. The root is not eaten in China. Some caution is advised since there are reports that the plant might be poisonous. Perhaps the extracted starch is edible. — Root - an edible starch is said to be extracted from it.; The root is not eaten in China.; Some caution is advised since there are reports that the plant might be poisonous.; Perhaps the extracted starch is edible.

Habitat & North American Range

Damp woodland, pastures and heaths. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)