Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Habitat
Hills, Open grasslands, Open Plains, Slopes
Grassland, Pastures, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
3-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
Gray, Silver, Yellow
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Root Division
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, 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, 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
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
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
pollinators
Butterflies
Allergy
Congestion, Rhinitis, Runny nose, Watery eyes
-
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, suitable for cutting
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
STIPA barbata
IRIS sibirica 'Caesar's Brother'
Common Name
Silver Feather Grass
Siberian Iris
In Hindi
Silver Feather Grass
Caesar's Brother Siberian Iris
In German
Miscanthus sinensis 'Silberfeder'
Caesars Bruder Sibirische Iris
In French
Argent Plume Herbe
Frère Iris de Sibérie de César
In Spanish
Silver Feather Grass
De César Hermano Siberian Iris
In Greek
Silver Feather Grass
Καίσαρα Αδελφός Σιβηρίας Iris
In Portuguese
Prata Pena Relva
Irmão de César Siberian Iris
In Polish
Silver Feather Grass
Cezara Brat syberyjski Iris
In Latin
Silver Feather Grass
Caesaris Frater Siberian Iris
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Silver Feather Grass and Caesar Siberian Iris
Season and care of Silver Feather Grass and Caesar Siberian Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Feather Grass and Caesar Siberian Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Feather Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Caesar Siberian Iris season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Feather Grass is Loam, Sand and for Caesar Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Feather Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Caesar Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Feather Grass and Caesar Siberian Iris Physical Information
Silver Feather Grass and Caesar Siberian Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Feather Grass height is 61.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Caesar Siberian Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Feather Grass and Caesar Siberian Iris are as follows:
Silver Feather Grass flower color: Gray, Silver and Yellow
Silver Feather Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Caesar Siberian Iris flower color: Blue Violet
- Caesar Siberian Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Feather Grass and Caesar Siberian Iris
Care of Silver Feather Grass and Caesar Siberian Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Feather Grass 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 Silver Feather 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.