Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Turkey, Central Asia, Western Asia
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Types
Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum alpinum
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Habitat
Fields, meadows, Rocky areas, Shaded sites, Woodlands
Grassland, Pastures, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Medium, Needs less watering, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
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Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Kidney Disease, Low blood pressure, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Rheumatism
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM
IRIS sibirica 'Caesar's Brother'
Common Name
Colchicum
Siberian Iris
In Hindi
colchicum
Caesar's Brother Siberian Iris
In German
colchicum
Caesars Bruder Sibirische Iris
In French
colchique
Frère Iris de Sibérie de César
In Spanish
Colchicum
De César Hermano Siberian Iris
In Greek
Colchicum
Καίσαρα Αδελφός Σιβηρίας Iris
In Portuguese
Colchicum
Irmão de César Siberian Iris
In Polish
Colchicum
Cezara Brat syberyjski Iris
In Latin
Colchicum
Caesaris Frater Siberian Iris
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Liliaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Wurmbaeiodeae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Colchicum and Caesar Siberian Iris
Season and care of Colchicum and Caesar Siberian Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Colchicum and Caesar Siberian Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Colchicum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Caesar Siberian Iris season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Colchicum is Loam and for Caesar Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Colchicum is Acidic, Neutral and for Caesar Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Colchicum and Caesar Siberian Iris Physical Information
Colchicum and Caesar Siberian Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Colchicum height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Caesar Siberian Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Colchicum and Caesar Siberian Iris are as follows:
Colchicum flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
Colchicum leaf color: Green
Caesar Siberian Iris flower color: Blue Violet
- Caesar Siberian Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Colchicum and Caesar Siberian Iris
Care of Colchicum and Caesar Siberian Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Colchicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots and Caesar Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Colchicum needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Caesar Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.