Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
South America
Habitat
Grassland, Pastures, Swamps
Coastal Regions, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-13
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, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue Violet
White, Ivory
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
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Medium
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, Sand
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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
-
Sore throat, Uterine Displacement
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
IRIS sibirica 'Caesar's Brother'
HELIOTROPIUM arborescens
Common Name
Siberian Iris
Heliotrope, Common Heliotrope, Garden Heliotrope
In Hindi
Caesar's Brother Siberian Iris
हेलीओट्रोप
In German
Caesars Bruder Sibirische Iris
Heliotrop
In French
Frère Iris de Sibérie de César
héliotrope
In Spanish
De César Hermano Siberian Iris
heliotropo
In Greek
Καίσαρα Αδελφός Σιβηρίας Iris
ηλιοτρόπιο
In Portuguese
Irmão de César Siberian Iris
heliotrópio
In Polish
Cezara Brat syberyjski Iris
heliotrop
In Latin
Caesaris Frater Siberian Iris
Heliotrope
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Iridaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Abelia
Heliotropium
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Heliotropioideae
Season and Care of Caesar Siberian Iris and Heliotrope
Season and care of Caesar Siberian Iris and Heliotrope is important to know. While considering everything about Caesar Siberian Iris and Heliotrope Care, growing season is an essential factor. Caesar Siberian Iris season is Summer and Heliotrope season is Summer. The type of soil for Caesar Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Heliotrope is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Caesar Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Heliotrope is Acidic, Neutral.
Caesar Siberian Iris and Heliotrope Physical Information
Caesar Siberian Iris and Heliotrope physical information is very important for comparison. Caesar Siberian Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Heliotrope height is 66.00 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Caesar Siberian Iris and Heliotrope are as follows:
Caesar Siberian Iris flower color: Blue Violet
Caesar Siberian Iris leaf color: Green
Heliotrope flower color: White and Ivory
- Heliotrope leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Caesar Siberian Iris and Heliotrope
Care of Caesar Siberian Iris and Heliotrope include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Caesar Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Heliotrope 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 Heliotrope needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.