'Caesar's Brother' Siberian Iris
Perennial
- Graceful perennial for late spring color.
- Plentiful blooms for cutting.
- Low maintenance perennial.
- Zone 3-9, sun/part sun, 42" tall x 24" wide at maturity.
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Common name: Siberian iris
Zone: 3 - 9
Sun exposure: Sun (6+ hrs/day), part sun (4-6 hrs/day)
Height x width: 36-42"x 18-24"
Flower color: Dark purple
Foliage color: Green
Season of Interest: Late spring
Bloom time: Spring
Features: Rabbit resistant, heat tolerant, drought tolerant, cold tolerant
Uses: Accent, background, border, cottage garden, foundation planting, massing, naturalizing, rain garden, specimen, waterside
How to Grow
Light: Thrives in full to part sun and prefer afternoon shade in hot, southern zones.
Water: They prefer consistent moisture conditions.
Spacing: Space 18"- 24"
Fertilizing: Can be fertilized in spring with an all purpose garden option.
Maintenance and pruning: Remove spent blooms. Divide plants every four year if you see a reduction in flowering performance. Clean up old foliage in spring.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
Outstanding!
Purchased 2 and 3 years ago. Flowered the following year after planting. They are absolutely stunning. Critters don’t seem to bother them. Even the deer stay away. Planted them to hide the underside of my porch as shrubs get clobbered by the snow in winter. No regrets!
Plants looked great upon arrival. Will definitely be ordering more plants.
I purchased two plants, they are doing good.
Strong healthy plant arrived well packaged. I planted this right away and can't wait to see tall stems, with beautiful blooms waving in the breeze next spring. These people know what they are doing...jed
Thank you. The Siberian irises were exactly as described. They are healthy and doing well. Everything was packaged well, and arrived on time.
Planted it easily and within a week or so, it had flowers on it! I was very impressed.
The plants I received from Great Garden Plants were beautiful plants. I have already ordered more for next spring
Received in great condition.
Please, Are these Iris blooming now in a pot, can they be enjoyed indoors for a while?
Thank you, Joy
We don't guarantee the plants will arrive with blossoms. It's best to plant perennials in the ground after allowing them to rest 24-48 hours after arrival. This will allow the roots to start establishing themselves in your garden so they can thrive.
Are the Caesar’s Brother iris plants or bulbs. Are they ok for fall planting?
Hello! We ship young plants with strong, healthy root systems. Fall is a great time to plant! Just make sure you get your siberian iris in the ground at least 6 weeks before the first hard frost in your area.
Can these be planted now?
Hello! Generally, we don’t recommend planting in the summer due to high temperatures and dry conditions. However, that doesn’t mean it’s impossible to do it. Check out our gardening article for more information.
https://blog.greatgardenplants.com/can-i-plant-a-garden-in-summer/
Do these come as plants or bulbs
Hi there! We sell young plants with strong, healthy root systems. We do not sell bulbs.
After the flowers bloom, does the plant keep its green leaves until fall or does it need to be cut down?
Thank you!
Thank you for contacting us! The leaves on this plant will keep green until winter. You can remove spent blooms and clean up old foliage in spring. For more details on how to grow information please scroll down the Caesar's Brother Siberian Iris plant page and click on "How to Grow"
https://www.greatgardenplants.com/products/caesars-brother-siberian-iris