Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
-
Chionodoxa luciliae
Habitat
Grassland, Pastures, Swamps
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-9
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue Violet
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, 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, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
IRIS sibirica 'Caesar's Brother'
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Siberian Iris
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
Caesar's Brother Siberian Iris
Chionodoxa
In German
Caesars Bruder Sibirische Iris
Chionodoxa
In French
Frère Iris de Sibérie de César
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
De César Hermano Siberian Iris
Chionodoxa
In Greek
Καίσαρα Αδελφός Σιβηρίας Iris
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
Irmão de César Siberian Iris
Chionodoxa
In Polish
Cezara Brat syberyjski Iris
Chionodoxa
In Latin
Caesaris Frater Siberian Iris
Chionodoxa
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Iridaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Caesar Siberian Iris and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Caesar Siberian Iris and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Caesar Siberian Iris and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Caesar Siberian Iris season is Summer and Chionodoxa season is Summer. The type of soil for Caesar Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Caesar Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Caesar Siberian Iris and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Caesar Siberian Iris and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Caesar Siberian Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Caesar Siberian Iris and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Caesar Siberian Iris flower color: Blue Violet
Caesar Siberian Iris leaf color: Green
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Caesar Siberian Iris and Chionodoxa
Care of Caesar Siberian Iris and Chionodoxa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Caesar Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Chionodoxa pruning is done 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 Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.