Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
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Ornithogalum Umbellatum
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Ornithogalum dubium
Ornithogalum arabicum
Ornithogalum nutans
Habitat
Grassland, Pastures, Swamps
Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
7-10
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Linear
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Requires regular 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, 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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bog Garden, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
IRIS sibirica 'Caesar's Brother'
ORNITHOGALUM dubium
Common Name
Siberian Iris
Snake Flower, Sun Star, Yellow Chincherinchee
In Hindi
Caesar's Brother Siberian Iris
Sun Star
In German
Caesars Bruder Sibirische Iris
Sun Star
In French
Frère Iris de Sibérie de César
Sun Star
In Spanish
De César Hermano Siberian Iris
Sun Star
In Greek
Καίσαρα Αδελφός Σιβηρίας Iris
Sun Star
In Portuguese
Irmão de César Siberian Iris
Sun Star
In Polish
Cezara Brat syberyjski Iris
Sun Star
In Latin
Caesaris Frater Siberian Iris
Sun Star
Class
Liliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Iridaceae
Asparagaceae
Genus
Abelia
Ornithogalum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Scilloideae
Season and Care of Caesar Siberian Iris and Sun Star
Season and care of Caesar Siberian Iris and Sun Star is important to know. While considering everything about Caesar Siberian Iris and Sun Star Care, growing season is an essential factor. Caesar Siberian Iris season is Summer and Sun Star season is Summer. The type of soil for Caesar Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sun Star is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Caesar Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sun Star is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Caesar Siberian Iris and Sun Star Physical Information
Caesar Siberian Iris and Sun Star physical information is very important for comparison. Caesar Siberian Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Sun Star height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Caesar Siberian Iris and Sun Star are as follows:
Caesar Siberian Iris flower color: Blue Violet
Caesar Siberian Iris leaf color: Green
Sun Star flower color: Orange and Gold
- Sun Star leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Care of Caesar Siberian Iris and Sun Star
Care of Caesar Siberian Iris and Sun Star include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Caesar Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Sun Star 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 Sun Star needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.