Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Australia
Types
-
Acacia retinodes retinodes, Acacia retinodes uncifolia
Habitat
Grassland, Pastures, Swamps
open forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-11
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very 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
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Windbreak
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
IRIS sibirica 'Caesar's Brother'
Acacia retinodes
Common Name
Siberian Iris
Ever-blooming Wattle, Silver Wattle, Water Wattle
In Hindi
Caesar's Brother Siberian Iris
Silver Wattle
In German
Caesars Bruder Sibirische Iris
Silver Wattle
In French
Frère Iris de Sibérie de César
Mimosa d'été
In Spanish
De César Hermano Siberian Iris
acacia amarilla
In Greek
Καίσαρα Αδελφός Σιβηρίας Iris
ασήμι μιμόζα
In Portuguese
Irmão de César Siberian Iris
Acacia retinodes
In Polish
Cezara Brat syberyjski Iris
Silver Wattle
In Latin
Caesaris Frater Siberian Iris
Silver Wattle
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Fabales
Family
Iridaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Caesar Siberian Iris and Silver Wattle
Season and care of Caesar Siberian Iris and Silver Wattle is important to know. While considering everything about Caesar Siberian Iris and Silver Wattle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Caesar Siberian Iris season is Summer and Silver Wattle season is Summer. The type of soil for Caesar Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Wattle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Caesar Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Caesar Siberian Iris and Silver Wattle Physical Information
Caesar Siberian Iris and Silver Wattle physical information is very important for comparison. Caesar Siberian Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Silver Wattle height is 530.00 cm and width 530.00 cm. The color specification of Caesar Siberian Iris and Silver Wattle are as follows:
Caesar Siberian Iris flower color: Blue Violet
Caesar Siberian Iris leaf color: Green
Silver Wattle flower color: Yellow
- Silver Wattle leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Caesar Siberian Iris and Silver Wattle
Care of Caesar Siberian Iris and Silver Wattle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Caesar Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Silver Wattle pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Caesar Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Wattle needs Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water.