Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Habitat
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
8-11
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Red, Magenta, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Antiemetic, Diuretic, Purgative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used as a general tonic, Used as a rat poison, Used as a vegetable
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
IRIS cristata
ERYTHRINA herbacea
Common Name
Crested Iris
Red cardinal, Cardinal spear
In Hindi
कलगी आइरिस
Red Cardinal
In German
Crested Iris
Red Cardinal
In French
Crested Iris
Cardinal rouge
In Spanish
Crested Iris
Cárdenas
In Greek
Crested Iris
κόκκινο Καρδινάλιος
In Portuguese
Crested Iris
Cardeal vermelho
In Polish
Czubaty Iris
Red Cardinal
In Latin
iubatum Iris
Cardinalis Rubrum
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Fabales
Family
Iridaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Crested Iris and Red Cardinal
Season and care of Crested Iris and Red Cardinal is important to know. While considering everything about Crested Iris and Red Cardinal Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crested Iris season is Spring and Summer and Red Cardinal season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Cardinal is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Cardinal is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crested Iris and Red Cardinal Physical Information
Crested Iris and Red Cardinal physical information is very important for comparison. Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Red Cardinal height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Crested Iris and Red Cardinal are as follows:
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Red Cardinal flower color: Red, Magenta and Orange Red
- Red Cardinal leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Crested Iris and Red Cardinal
Care of Crested Iris and Red Cardinal include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crested Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Cardinal pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Crested 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.