Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central America
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Types
Woodcreek Mixed, Buddy Series, Full Series Mixed
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Habitat
Terrestrial
Grassland, Pastures, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
3-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Magenta
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
Narrow oblong to elliptic
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal leaf spots, Gray mold
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in long-lasting leis, Used in making tea
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GOMPHRENA globosa
IRIS sibirica 'Caesar's Brother'
Common Name
Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena
Siberian Iris
In Hindi
Gomphrena
Caesar's Brother Siberian Iris
In German
Gomphrena
Caesars Bruder Sibirische Iris
In French
Gomphrena
Frère Iris de Sibérie de César
In Spanish
Gomphrena
De César Hermano Siberian Iris
In Greek
Gomphrena
Καίσαρα Αδελφός Σιβηρίας Iris
In Portuguese
Gomphrena
Irmão de César Siberian Iris
In Polish
Gomphrena
Cezara Brat syberyjski Iris
In Latin
Gomphrena
Caesaris Frater Siberian Iris
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Gomphrenoideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Gomphrena and Caesar Siberian Iris
Season and care of Gomphrena and Caesar Siberian Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Gomphrena and Caesar Siberian Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gomphrena season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Caesar Siberian Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Gomphrena is Loam, Sand and for Caesar Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gomphrena is Neutral and for Caesar Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gomphrena and Caesar Siberian Iris Physical Information
Gomphrena and Caesar Siberian Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Gomphrena height is 30.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Caesar Siberian Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Gomphrena and Caesar Siberian Iris are as follows:
Gomphrena flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Magenta
Gomphrena leaf color: Green
Caesar Siberian Iris flower color: Blue Violet
- Caesar Siberian Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Gomphrena and Caesar Siberian Iris
Care of Gomphrena and Caesar Siberian Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gomphrena pruning is done 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 Gomphrena 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.