Product Description
Iris siberica 'Caesar's Brother' (25) Bare Root Plants
Common Name: Siberian Iris
- Deep purple self; yellow and white blaze with black veining
- One of the oldest and but still one of the best Siberians on the market
- Blooms profusely in early summer
- Tall foliage remains beautiful until frost
Siberian irises are haled for their elegant, delicate flowers and disease resistance. They perform admirably in the sunny to partially shady garden but need plenty of water throughout the season to continue looking their best. In naturalized settings, they are particularly effective around water features. They can also be grown under Black Walnut trees since they are not affected by juglone. Siberian Irises bloom before Japanese Irises but after Tall Bearded Irises.
It is best to leave these irises untouched until there is a notable lessening of blooms. At that time, they may be divided, preferably in the fall but also in the spring. New clumps may take two or three years to become firmly established, at which time they will begin to bloom profusely. Siberian Irises are the best species of Iris for the south.
American Iris Society Morgan Award -- 1953
Missouri Botanical Garden Plants of Merit
Height: 36 - 42 Inches
Spread: 18.0-24.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color: Purple shades
Foliage Color: Green shades
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) - Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Average to Consistent Water Needs
Average Soil Quality
Bloomtime: Early Summer
Attracts Hummingbirds
Bee Friendly
Deer and Rabbit Resistant
Growth Rate: Medium
Border Plant, Cut Flower, Mass Planting, Specimen, Focal Point