Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Habitat
Forests, Subtropical forests
Grassland, Pastures, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H2
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Salmon
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Pink, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bleeding, hemorrhoids, Used as a sedative
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SARACA indica
IRIS sibirica 'Caesar's Brother'
Common Name
Ashoka Tree, Sorrowless Tree
Siberian Iris
In Hindi
Saraca इंडिका
Caesar's Brother Siberian Iris
In German
SARACA indica
Caesars Bruder Sibirische Iris
In French
Saraca indica
Frère Iris de Sibérie de César
In Spanish
indica Saraca
De César Hermano Siberian Iris
In Greek
Saraca indica
Καίσαρα Αδελφός Σιβηρίας Iris
In Portuguese
Saraca indica
Irmão de César Siberian Iris
In Polish
Saraca indica
Cezara Brat syberyjski Iris
In Latin
Saraca indica
Caesaris Frater Siberian Iris
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Fabales
Asparagales
Family
Fabaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Ashoka and Caesar Siberian Iris
Season and care of Ashoka and Caesar Siberian Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Ashoka and Caesar Siberian Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ashoka season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Caesar Siberian Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ashoka is Loam, Sand and for Caesar Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ashoka is Acidic, Neutral and for Caesar Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ashoka and Caesar Siberian Iris Physical Information
Ashoka and Caesar Siberian Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Ashoka height is 850.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Caesar Siberian Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Ashoka and Caesar Siberian Iris are as follows:
Ashoka flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Crimson
Ashoka leaf color: Green, Pink and Copper
Caesar Siberian Iris flower color: Blue Violet
- Caesar Siberian Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Ashoka and Caesar Siberian Iris
Care of Ashoka and Caesar Siberian Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ashoka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Caesar Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ashoka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Caesar Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.