Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Origin
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
  
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not available
  
Habitat
Grassland, Pastures, Swamps
  
marshes, meadows, Slopes, Upland savannas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
  
4-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
9-1
  
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
  
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Blue Violet
  
White, Purple, Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
  
Lance shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer
  
Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
  
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Divison, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
  
Do Not over Water, Medium
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, 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
  
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Balanced garden plant fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Gray mold, Verticillium Wilt
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Dizziness, Nausea
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for skin
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Anodyne, Antibacterial, Astringent, Diarrhea, Diuretic
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
  
Leaves, Root
  
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Repellent, Used as a general tonic
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
  
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
IRIS sibirica 'Caesar's Brother'
  
LIATRIS spicata
  
Common Name
Siberian Iris
  
Gayfeather, dense blazing star, prairie gay feather
  
In Hindi
Caesar's Brother Siberian Iris
  
Gayfeather
  
In German
Caesars Bruder Sibirische Iris
  
Gayfeather
  
In French
Frère Iris de Sibérie de César
  
Gayfeather
  
In Spanish
De César Hermano Siberian Iris
  
Gayfeather
  
In Greek
Καίσαρα Αδελφός Σιβηρίας Iris
  
Gayfeather
  
In Portuguese
Irmão de César Siberian Iris
  
Gayfeather
  
In Polish
Cezara Brat syberyjski Iris
  
Gayfeather
  
In Latin
Caesaris Frater Siberian Iris
  
Gayfeather
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Not Available
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Asterales
  
Family
Iridaceae
  
Asteraceae
  
Genus
Abelia
  
Liatris
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Eupatorieae
  
Subfamily
Iridoideae
  
Asteroideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Caesar Siberian Iris and Gayfeather
Season and care of Caesar Siberian Iris and Gayfeather is important to know. While considering everything about Caesar Siberian Iris and Gayfeather Care, growing season is an essential factor. Caesar Siberian Iris season is Summer and Gayfeather season is Summer. The type of soil for Caesar Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Gayfeather is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Caesar Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gayfeather is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Caesar Siberian Iris and Gayfeather Physical Information
Caesar Siberian Iris and Gayfeather physical information is very important for comparison. Caesar Siberian Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Gayfeather height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Caesar Siberian Iris and Gayfeather are as follows:
Caesar Siberian Iris flower color: Blue Violet
Caesar Siberian Iris leaf color: Green
Gayfeather flower color: White, Purple and Pink
- Gayfeather leaf color: Light Green
Care of Caesar Siberian Iris and Gayfeather
Care of Caesar Siberian Iris and Gayfeather include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Caesar Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Gayfeather pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Gayfeather needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.