Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Habitat
Desert
Grassland, Pastures, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
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
Yellow, Gold
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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
Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MELAMPODIUM divaricatum
IRIS sibirica 'Caesar's Brother'
Common Name
Butter Daisy, Melampodium
Siberian Iris
In Hindi
Melampodium
Caesar's Brother Siberian Iris
In German
Melmpodiam
Caesars Bruder Sibirische Iris
In French
Melmpodiam
Frère Iris de Sibérie de César
In Spanish
Melmpodiam
De César Hermano Siberian Iris
In Greek
Melmpodiam
Καίσαρα Αδελφός Σιβηρίας Iris
In Portuguese
Melmpodiam
Irmão de César Siberian Iris
In Polish
Melmpodiam
Cezara Brat syberyjski Iris
In Latin
Melmpodiam
Caesaris Frater Siberian Iris
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asparagales
Family
Asteraceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Melampodium and Caesar Siberian Iris
Season and care of Melampodium and Caesar Siberian Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Melampodium and Caesar Siberian Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Melampodium season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Caesar Siberian Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Melampodium is Loam, Sand and for Caesar Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Melampodium is Neutral and for Caesar Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Melampodium and Caesar Siberian Iris Physical Information
Melampodium and Caesar Siberian Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Melampodium height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Caesar Siberian Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Melampodium and Caesar Siberian Iris are as follows:
Melampodium flower color: Yellow and Gold
Melampodium leaf color: Green
Caesar Siberian Iris flower color: Blue Violet
- Caesar Siberian Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Melampodium and Caesar Siberian Iris
Care of Melampodium and Caesar Siberian Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Melampodium 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 Melampodium 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.