Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Habitat
Grassland, Pastures, Swamps
Maritime Rocks, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Alpine, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
IRIS sibirica 'Caesar's Brother'
IBERIS sempervirens
Common Name
Siberian Iris
Candytuft
In Hindi
Caesar's Brother Siberian Iris
Candytuft
In German
Caesars Bruder Sibirische Iris
Schleifenblume
In French
Frère Iris de Sibérie de César
candytuft
In Spanish
De César Hermano Siberian Iris
candytuft
In Greek
Καίσαρα Αδελφός Σιβηρίας Iris
candytuft
In Portuguese
Irmão de César Siberian Iris
ibero
In Polish
Cezara Brat syberyjski Iris
candytuft
In Latin
Caesaris Frater Siberian Iris
Coleus
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Brassicales
Family
Iridaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Caesar Siberian Iris and Candytuft
Season and care of Caesar Siberian Iris and Candytuft is important to know. While considering everything about Caesar Siberian Iris and Candytuft Care, growing season is an essential factor. Caesar Siberian Iris season is Summer and Candytuft season is Summer. The type of soil for Caesar Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Candytuft is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Caesar Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candytuft is Neutral, Alkaline.
Caesar Siberian Iris and Candytuft Physical Information
Caesar Siberian Iris and Candytuft physical information is very important for comparison. Caesar Siberian Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Candytuft height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Caesar Siberian Iris and Candytuft are as follows:
Caesar Siberian Iris flower color: Blue Violet
Caesar Siberian Iris leaf color: Green
Candytuft flower color: White
- Candytuft leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Caesar Siberian Iris and Candytuft
Care of Caesar Siberian Iris and Candytuft include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Caesar Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Candytuft pruning is done Prune in flowering 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 Candytuft needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.