Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Perennial
Origin
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Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
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Habitat
Temperate Regions
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
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
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
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
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
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Whiteflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
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Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
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Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
IRIS sibirica 'Caesar's Brother'
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Siberian Iris
In Hindi
meadow saffron
Caesar's Brother Siberian Iris
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Caesars Bruder Sibirische Iris
In French
Colchique d'automne
Frère Iris de Sibérie de César
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
De César Hermano Siberian Iris
In Greek
meadow saffron
Καίσαρα Αδελφός Σιβηρίας Iris
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Irmão de César Siberian Iris
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Cezara Brat syberyjski Iris
In Latin
autumnale
Caesaris Frater Siberian Iris
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Liliaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Caesar Siberian Iris
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Caesar Siberian Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Caesar Siberian Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Caesar Siberian Iris season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Caesar Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Caesar Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Meadow Saffron and Caesar Siberian Iris Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Caesar Siberian Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Caesar Siberian Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Caesar Siberian Iris are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Caesar Siberian Iris flower color: Blue Violet
- Caesar Siberian Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Caesar Siberian Iris
Care of Meadow Saffron and Caesar Siberian Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done and Caesar Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Meadow Saffron 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.