Caesar's Brother Siberian Iris
Iris sibirica 'Caesar's Brother'
In growth
JFMAMJJASOND
In bloom
JFMAMJJASOND
Planting Guide
| Spacing | 18-24 in apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Rhizome just below soil surface |
| Chilling hours | 0 |
| Life expectancy | 10+ years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2022 / 2023 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Moist, acidic, rich |
| Soil pH | 5.5-6.5 |
| Zones | 3-9 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Linear (Long, narrow) |
| Foliage colour | Green |
| Bloom | Deep Purple/Blue |
| Fruit | Capsule |
| Evergreen | Herbaceous |
Root System
| System | Specialized Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Coarse Roots (> 2 mm) |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Division |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Hummingbirds, Bees |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Toxic to Dogs/Cats |
| Edibility | Inedible |
| Companions | Hemerocallis, Trollius, Lobelia |
Where it came from
| Grower | Northern Grown |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Dived in Fal every 5-7 years
Maintenance
Divide when center dies out.
Cleanup
Cut foliage down in fall.
Notes
Tolerates wet soils.