Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Types
Karl Feather Reed Grass
Avalanche
Eldorado
Overdam
-
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Humid climates
Grassland, Pastures, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
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
Light brown
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
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
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Spores
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora
IRIS sibirica 'Caesar's Brother'
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass
Siberian Iris
In Hindi
पंख ईख घास
Caesar's Brother Siberian Iris
In German
Feather Reed Grass
Caesars Bruder Sibirische Iris
In French
Feather Reed Herbe
Frère Iris de Sibérie de César
In Spanish
Pluma Reed Hierba
De César Hermano Siberian Iris
In Greek
Αστραπή Reed Χόρτο
Καίσαρα Αδελφός Σιβηρίας Iris
In Portuguese
Pena Reed grama
Irmão de César Siberian Iris
In Polish
Pióro Reed trawy
Cezara Brat syberyjski Iris
In Latin
Pluma Grass
Caesaris Frater Siberian Iris
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Calamagrostis
Abelia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Pooideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Feather Reed Grass and Caesar Siberian Iris
Season and care of Feather Reed Grass and Caesar Siberian Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Feather Reed Grass and Caesar Siberian Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Feather Reed Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Caesar Siberian Iris season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Feather Reed Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Caesar Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Feather Reed Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Caesar Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Feather Reed Grass and Caesar Siberian Iris Physical Information
Feather Reed Grass and Caesar Siberian Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Feather Reed Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Caesar Siberian Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Feather Reed Grass and Caesar Siberian Iris are as follows:
Feather Reed Grass flower color: Light brown
Feather Reed Grass leaf color: Green
Caesar Siberian Iris flower color: Blue Violet
- Caesar Siberian Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Feather Reed Grass and Caesar Siberian Iris
Care of Feather Reed Grass and Caesar Siberian Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Feather Reed Grass pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Feather Reed Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Caesar Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.