Caesar's Brother Siberian Iris
Caesar's Brother Siberian Iris
Iris sibirica 'Caesar's Brother'
Item #4644 USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 - 9
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Beardless, dark purple blooms rise above refined, slender, sword-like green foliage. A stand-out in the border when planted en masse. This highly adaptable iris thrives in moist soils, where others will not. An herbaceous perennial.
- OverviewLight Needs:Full sunWatering Needs:Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.Average Landscape Size:
Foliage quickly reaches 2 1/2 ft. tall; flower stalks grow to 3 ft. tall.Key Feature:Tolerates Wet SoilsBlooms:
SpringLandscape Uses:
- DetailBotanical Pronunciation:EYE-riss si-BIR-i-kaPlant type:PerennialDeciduous/evergreen:HerbaceousSunset climate zones:1 - 10, 14 - 23Growth rate:FastAverage landscape size:Foliage quickly reaches 2 1/2 ft. tall; flower stalks grow to 3 ft. tall.Special features:Deer Resistant, Easy Care, Fast GrowingFoliage color:GreenBlooms:SpringFlower color:PurpleFlower attributesFlowers for Cutting, Showy FlowersGarden styleAsian/Zen, ContemporaryDesign IdeasThis potent Siberian Iris will adapt to practically all garden conditions and styles. Use to simulate water in dry streambeds or around landscape boulders. Try as an equivalent to water Iris in damp spots around pools, ponds and water gardens. Although it works well in the woodland garden, where there is enough sun to accentuate its color, it's best in full sun and mixed into wild meadow stands. An exceptional reed-like plant for emerald-green antique ceramic pots and urns.Companion PlantsConeflower (Echinacea); Turtlehead (Chelone); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Bee Balm (Monarda); Spiderwort (Tradescantia)
- CareCare InformationEasy and adaptable; thrives in enriched, neutral to slightly acidic, well-drained soils. Water regularly until well-established. Once established, water regularly from spring through bloom period; reduce frequency after bloom period. Remove faded foliage as new leaves emerge. Divide every 4 to 5 years in fall.Light Needs:Full sunWatering Needs:Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
There are very few rules in gardening, but perhaps the most important one is to work within your zone. Choosing plants that grow and thrive in your particular climate is the very first step toward having a beautiful garden.
