Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Southern Africa
United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Habitat
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Red, Magenta, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Brown, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Scale
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders
Environmental Uses
Ethnobotanic
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiemetic, Diuretic, Purgative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a general tonic, Used as a rat poison, Used as a vegetable
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
DIETES bicolor
ERYTHRINA herbacea
Common Name
African iris, Fortnight lily
Red cardinal, Cardinal spear
In Hindi
African Iris
Red Cardinal
In German
Afrikanische Iris
Red Cardinal
In French
African Iris
Cardinal rouge
In Spanish
Iris africano
Cárdenas
In Greek
Αφρικανική Iris
κόκκινο Καρδινάλιος
In Portuguese
Iris africano
Cardeal vermelho
In Polish
Afryki Iris
Red Cardinal
In Latin
African Iris
Cardinalis Rubrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Fabales
Family
Iridaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of African Iris and Red Cardinal
Season and care of African Iris and Red Cardinal is important to know. While considering everything about African Iris and Red Cardinal Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Cardinal season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Cardinal is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Cardinal is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
African Iris and Red Cardinal Physical Information
African Iris and Red Cardinal physical information is very important for comparison. African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Red Cardinal height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of African Iris and Red Cardinal are as follows:
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Red Cardinal flower color: Red, Magenta and Orange Red
- Red Cardinal leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of African Iris and Red Cardinal
Care of African Iris and Red Cardinal include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Red Cardinal pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer African Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Cardinal needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.