Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Canyons, Rocky areas, Scrubs, Woods
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
8-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Red, Magenta, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Brown, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
Antiemetic, Diuretic, Purgative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Not Applicable
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available, 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
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ERICAMERIA laricifolia
ERYTHRINA herbacea
Common Name
Turpentine bush
Red cardinal, Cardinal spear
In Hindi
एगुएर
Red Cardinal
In German
Aguirre
Red Cardinal
In French
Aguirre
Cardinal rouge
In Spanish
Aguirre
Cárdenas
In Greek
Αγκίρε
κόκκινο Καρδινάλιος
In Portuguese
Aguirre
Cardeal vermelho
In Polish
Aguirre
Red Cardinal
In Latin
Aguirre
Cardinalis Rubrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Ericameria
Erythrina
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Astereae
Phaseoleae
Subfamily
Barnadesioideae
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Aguirre and Red Cardinal
Season and care of Aguirre and Red Cardinal is important to know. While considering everything about Aguirre and Red Cardinal Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aguirre season is Fall and Winter and Red Cardinal season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aguirre is Loam, Sand and for Red Cardinal is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aguirre is Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Cardinal is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Aguirre and Red Cardinal Physical Information
Aguirre and Red Cardinal physical information is very important for comparison. Aguirre height is 91.40 cm and width 91.40 cm whereas Red Cardinal height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Aguirre and Red Cardinal are as follows:
Aguirre flower color: Yellow
Aguirre leaf color: Green
Red Cardinal flower color: Red, Magenta and Orange Red
- Red Cardinal leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Aguirre and Red Cardinal
Care of Aguirre and Red Cardinal include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aguirre pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Red Cardinal pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Aguirre 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.