Iris 'Caesar's Brother'

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Written By Elizabeth Broadbent
 

Family: Iridaceae

Features:

  • A clump-forming, herbaceous perennial.

  • Erect, strap-like, mid-green leaves.

  • Intensely coloured, mid-purple flowers.

Sunlight: Full/Partial shade

Ultimate Height: 1.2 meters

Ultimate Spread: 0.1 - 0.8 meter

Flowering: Spring - Summer

 

Care:

Mulch around clumps with some well-rotted organic matter in early spring, as the new growth is emerging. Incorporate this into the soil when planting, too. Cut them back after flowering if needed to tidy up. Divide from midsummer to early autumn.

Elizabeth Broadbent
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