Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Grassland, Pastures, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
IRIS sibirica 'Caesar's Brother'
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Siberian Iris
In Hindi
persian violet
Caesar's Brother Siberian Iris
In German
persian violet
Caesars Bruder Sibirische Iris
In French
persian violet
Frère Iris de Sibérie de César
In Spanish
Violeta persa
De César Hermano Siberian Iris
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
Καίσαρα Αδελφός Σιβηρίας Iris
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
Irmão de César Siberian Iris
In Polish
Persian Violet
Cezara Brat syberyjski Iris
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
Caesaris Frater Siberian Iris
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Asparagales
Family
Gentianaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Persian Violet and Caesar Siberian Iris
Season and care of Persian Violet and Caesar Siberian Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Caesar Siberian Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Caesar Siberian Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Caesar Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Caesar Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Persian Violet and Caesar Siberian Iris Physical Information
Persian Violet and Caesar Siberian Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Caesar Siberian Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Caesar Siberian Iris are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Caesar Siberian Iris flower color: Blue Violet
- Caesar Siberian Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Persian Violet and Caesar Siberian Iris
Care of Persian Violet and Caesar Siberian Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Caesar Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Persian Violet 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.