Iris sibirica ‘Caesar’s Brother’
Blue Siberian iris
Kingdom Plantae Plants, but not fungi, lichens, or algae
Subkingdom Tracheobionta Vascular plants—plants with a “circulatory system” for delivering water and nutrients
Division Magnoliophyta Flowering plants, also known as angiosperms
Class Liliopsida Monocots (plants with a single seed leaf); includes the lily family
Subclass Liliidae Includes lilies, orchids, and many others
Order Asparagales A diverse group that includes asparagus
Family Iridaceae Iris family—perennial plants that grow from bulbs—also includes crocuses, gladiolas, and the genus Moraea
Genus Iris Latin for “iris”
Species sibirica Of or from Siberia
Cultivar ‘Caesar’s Brother’
About plant names...
Siberian iris is native to central and eastern Europe and central Asia. This cultivar is
popular among gardeners.
Identification: Plants are 2-3½″ (5-8.9 cm) high,
with narrow, straplike leaves 1-2′ (30-60 cm) long and 1-2″ (2.5-5 cm) wide. Striking deep
violet-blue flowers are 3-4″ (7.6-10 cm) across. It prefers wet soils.
Online References:
White Flower Farm
Monrovia
Weston Nurseries
Iris sibirica ‘Caesar’s Brother’ description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 25 May 2020.
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6/11/2008 · Tom and Susan’s, Pepperell, Massachusetts · ≈ 3 × 2′ (90 × 60 cm)
6/11/2008 · Tom and Susan’s, Pepperell, Massachusetts · ≈ 6 × 4″ (15 × 10 cm)
5/27/2010 · Tom and Susan’s, Pepperell, Massachusetts · ≈ 8 × 5″ (19 × 13 cm)
6/4/2013 · Tom and Susan’s, Pepperell, Massachusetts · ≈ 9 × 6″ (22 × 15 cm)
Range: Zones 3=9:
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