Iris 'Caesar's Brother' (Sib)

Also Known As

Iris sibirica 'Caesar's Brother'
Caesar's Brother Siberian Iris

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 18"-24"

planting zones

4a-8b

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Iris 'Caesar's Brother' (Sib) plant details

Iris 'Caesar's Brother' (Sib) is a fast-growing broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Iris 'Caesar's Brother' (Sib)

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, edging plant, fragrant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris 'Caesar's Brother' (Sib)

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This may be America's favorite Siberian iris; beautiful rich violet-blue flowers with elaborately patterned petals, a cast iron constitution and a tendency to form large clumps in just a few year. Caesar's Brother typically flowers May to June, bridging the gap between spring and summer blooms. Narrow, grassy foliage offers strong vertical accents throughout the season. Caesar's Brother's flowers are lovely; delicately beautiful and lightly fragrant. Deer resistant.

By: Leafari

Elegant deep violet-blue flowers held up on strong stems. Like all the sibiricas it has lovely and structurally upright foliage with an elegance of form and structure all season. Divide when the roots have formed a circle. Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

This 3' stand-out fills the Iris blooming-gap between the Beardeds ; the Japanese in mid-summer with its dark, velvety-blue flowers; developed in the 1930' s it is still one of the best ; favoritest! Sun/Med