Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Perennial
Origin
China
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Types
Ribbon series, Milady aster
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Habitat
Cold Regions
Grassland, Pastures, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson, Blue Violet
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Arrowhead
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Alternate Days
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loamy, Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, Well-rotted manure
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Rheumatism
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cottage garden, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CALLISTEPHUS chinensis
IRIS sibirica 'Caesar's Brother'
Common Name
China Aster
Siberian Iris
In Hindi
चीन एस्टर
Caesar's Brother Siberian Iris
In German
China Aster
Caesars Bruder Sibirische Iris
In French
Chine Aster
Frère Iris de Sibérie de César
In Spanish
aster de China
De César Hermano Siberian Iris
In Greek
Κίνα Aster
Καίσαρα Αδελφός Σιβηρίας Iris
In Portuguese
China Aster
Irmão de César Siberian Iris
In Polish
Chiny Aster
Cezara Brat syberyjski Iris
In Latin
Sinis Aster
Caesaris Frater Siberian Iris
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asparagales
Family
Asteraceae
Iridaceae
Genus
Callistephus
Abelia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of China Aster and Caesar Siberian Iris
Season and care of China Aster and Caesar Siberian Iris is important to know. While considering everything about China Aster and Caesar Siberian Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Aster season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Caesar Siberian Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for China Aster is Loam, Sand and for Caesar Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for China Aster is Acidic, Neutral and for Caesar Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
China Aster and Caesar Siberian Iris Physical Information
China Aster and Caesar Siberian Iris physical information is very important for comparison. China Aster height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Caesar Siberian Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of China Aster and Caesar Siberian Iris are as follows:
China Aster flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson and Blue Violet
China Aster leaf color: Green
Caesar Siberian Iris flower color: Blue Violet
- Caesar Siberian Iris leaf color: Green
Care of China Aster and Caesar Siberian Iris
Care of China Aster and Caesar Siberian Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. China Aster pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Caesar Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer China Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Alternate Days. Whereas, in summer Caesar Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.