Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Australia
Types
-
Xerochrysum bracteatum
Habitat
Grassland, Pastures, Swamps
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-11
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Lobed
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well-aerated
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Loam, 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
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for the Scalp, Removes dandruff, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fungicidal
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
IRIS sibirica 'Caesar's Brother'
XEROCHRYSUM bracteatum 'Copper'
Common Name
Siberian Iris
Dreamtime Copper Strawflower, Strawflower
In Hindi
Caesar's Brother Siberian Iris
strawflower
In German
Caesars Bruder Sibirische Iris
Strohblume
In French
Frère Iris de Sibérie de César
strawflower
In Spanish
De César Hermano Siberian Iris
strawflower
In Greek
Καίσαρα Αδελφός Σιβηρίας Iris
strawflower
In Portuguese
Irmão de César Siberian Iris
strawflower
In Polish
Cezara Brat syberyjski Iris
strawflower
In Latin
Caesaris Frater Siberian Iris
strawflower
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asterales
Family
Iridaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Caesar Siberian Iris and Strawflower
Season and care of Caesar Siberian Iris and Strawflower is important to know. While considering everything about Caesar Siberian Iris and Strawflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Caesar Siberian Iris season is Summer and Strawflower season is Summer. The type of soil for Caesar Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Strawflower is Loam while the PH of soil for Caesar Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Strawflower is Neutral.
Caesar Siberian Iris and Strawflower Physical Information
Caesar Siberian Iris and Strawflower physical information is very important for comparison. Caesar Siberian Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Strawflower height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Caesar Siberian Iris and Strawflower are as follows:
Caesar Siberian Iris flower color: Blue Violet
Caesar Siberian Iris leaf color: Green
Strawflower flower color: Orange and Gold
- Strawflower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Caesar Siberian Iris and Strawflower
Care of Caesar Siberian Iris and Strawflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Caesar Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Strawflower 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 Strawflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.