Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
-
Orange bottlebrush ginger, Kahili ginger, Cream garland-lily
Number of Varieties
10
10
Habitat
Grassland, Pastures, Swamps
Forest edges, Moist Soils, Riverbanks, Swamps, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
7-15
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue Violet
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
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, Requires consistently moist soil, Water Deeply
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize every week
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Ants, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Abdominal Disease, Anthelmintic, Antirheumatic, Carminative, Chest pain, Febrifuge, Joint pain, Stomachic, Tonic, Tonsillitis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Garland, Paper pulp, Used as essential oil, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS sibirica 'Caesar's Brother'
HEDYCHIUM coronarium
Common Name
Siberian Iris
Butterfly Ginger, Butterfly Lily, White Garland Lily
In Hindi
Caesar's Brother Siberian Iris
Butterfly Ginger Plant
In German
Caesars Bruder Sibirische Iris
Schmetterling Ingwerpflanze
In French
Frère Iris de Sibérie de César
Papillon Ginger Plante
In Spanish
De César Hermano Siberian Iris
Planta de jengibre de la mariposa
In Greek
Καίσαρα Αδελφός Σιβηρίας Iris
Πεταλούδα Τζίντζερ φυτών
In Portuguese
Irmão de César Siberian Iris
Borboleta Ginger planta
In Polish
Cezara Brat syberyjski Iris
Butterfly Ginger roślin
In Latin
Caesaris Frater Siberian Iris
Gingiber Plantae Gloria
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Zingiberales
Family
Iridaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Zingiberoideae
Season and Care of Caesar Siberian Iris and Butterfly Ginger
Season and care of Caesar Siberian Iris and Butterfly Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Caesar Siberian Iris and Butterfly Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Caesar Siberian Iris season is Summer and Butterfly Ginger season is Summer. The type of soil for Caesar Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Butterfly Ginger is Loam while the PH of soil for Caesar Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Butterfly Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Caesar Siberian Iris and Butterfly Ginger Physical Information
Caesar Siberian Iris and Butterfly Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Caesar Siberian Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Butterfly Ginger height is 152.40 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Caesar Siberian Iris and Butterfly Ginger are as follows:
Caesar Siberian Iris flower color: Blue Violet
Caesar Siberian Iris leaf color: Green
Butterfly Ginger flower color: White and Yellow
- Butterfly Ginger leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Caesar Siberian Iris and Butterfly Ginger
Care of Caesar Siberian Iris and Butterfly Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Caesar Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Butterfly Ginger pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Caesar Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Butterfly Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.