Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Southern Europe
Habitat
Grassland, Pastures, Swamps
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Blue Violet
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Oval
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
IRIS sibirica 'Caesar's Brother'
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
Common Name
Siberian Iris
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
In Hindi
Caesar's Brother Siberian Iris
Applemint Tree
In German
Caesars Bruder Sibirische Iris
Applemint Baum
In French
Frère Iris de Sibérie de César
Applemint Arbre
In Spanish
De César Hermano Siberian Iris
Árbol Applemint
In Greek
Καίσαρα Αδελφός Σιβηρίας Iris
Applemint Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Irmão de César Siberian Iris
Árvore applemint
In Polish
Cezara Brat syberyjski Iris
Applemint Drzewo
In Latin
Caesaris Frater Siberian Iris
Applemint ligno
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Iridaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Caesar Siberian Iris and Applemint
Season and care of Caesar Siberian Iris and Applemint is important to know. While considering everything about Caesar Siberian Iris and Applemint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Caesar Siberian Iris season is Summer and Applemint season is Summer. The type of soil for Caesar Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Caesar Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral.
Caesar Siberian Iris and Applemint Physical Information
Caesar Siberian Iris and Applemint physical information is very important for comparison. Caesar Siberian Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Caesar Siberian Iris and Applemint are as follows:
Caesar Siberian Iris flower color: Blue Violet
Caesar Siberian Iris leaf color: Green
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
- Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Care of Caesar Siberian Iris and Applemint
Care of Caesar Siberian Iris and Applemint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Caesar Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Caesar Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.