Caesar's Brother Siberian Iris Plant

Iris sibirica 'Caesar's Brother is a tall, elegant iris that boasts shades of true purple that bloom amidst slender green foliage. This one blooms in early summer and if watered properly will put on quite the show! Siberian Iris grow best in moist to wet soils although they like slightly better drainage than Louisiana irises. Deer tend to overlook irises.

Excellent companion plants for Siberian Iris include: Cardinal Flower, Joe-Pye Weed, Swamp Milkweed, Canna Lilies, and various ornamental grasses like Sedges.

Iris Plant Care Instructions: Irises are relatively low-maintenance plants; however, these actions will help keep them healthy and thriving. Remove spent flowers by cutting them back to the first set of healthy leaves. Any leaves that develop brown tips during the summer can be trimmed just below the browning area - this is a natural process for irises. Avoid mulching around the rhizomes to prevent rot. Regularly remove dead or dried leaves from the plant. In early fall, cut back all foliage to ground level. Divide iris plants every 3-5 years, typically about 4-6 weeks after flowering. Spring is the best time to apply a single application of balanced fertilizer.