Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
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Types
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Prunus salicina 'Methley'
Habitat
Grassland, Pastures, Swamps
Forest margins, Scrubs, sluggish streams and rivers
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-10
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, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
broad, flat
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
reseeds, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
weekly regular
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
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Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for making green dye
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
IRIS sibirica 'Caesar's Brother'
PRUNUS salicina 'Methley'
Common Name
Siberian Iris
Japanese Plum, Methley Plum
In Hindi
Caesar's Brother Siberian Iris
Methley Plum
In German
Caesars Bruder Sibirische Iris
Chinesische Pflaume
In French
Frère Iris de Sibérie de César
Prunus salicina
In Spanish
De César Hermano Siberian Iris
Prunus salicina
In Greek
Καίσαρα Αδελφός Σιβηρίας Iris
Methley Plum
In Portuguese
Irmão de César Siberian Iris
Prunus salicina
In Polish
Cezara Brat syberyjski Iris
Methley Plum
In Latin
Caesaris Frater Siberian Iris
Methley Plum
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rosales
Family
Iridaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Caesar Siberian Iris and Methley Plum
Season and care of Caesar Siberian Iris and Methley Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Caesar Siberian Iris and Methley Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Caesar Siberian Iris season is Summer and Methley Plum season is Summer. The type of soil for Caesar Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Methley Plum is Loam while the PH of soil for Caesar Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Methley Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
Caesar Siberian Iris and Methley Plum Physical Information
Caesar Siberian Iris and Methley Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Caesar Siberian Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Methley Plum height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Caesar Siberian Iris and Methley Plum are as follows:
Caesar Siberian Iris flower color: Blue Violet
Caesar Siberian Iris leaf color: Green
Methley Plum flower color: White
- Methley Plum leaf color: Green
Care of Caesar Siberian Iris and Methley Plum
Care of Caesar Siberian Iris and Methley Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Caesar Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Methley Plum 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 Methley Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.