Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Habitat
Terrestrial
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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, Lavender, Blue Violet
Red, Magenta, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
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
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiemetic, Diuretic, Purgative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
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
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
ERYTHRINA herbacea
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Red cardinal, Cardinal spear
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
Red Cardinal
In German
Zwergiris
Red Cardinal
In French
Dwarf Iris
Cardinal rouge
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Cárdenas
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
κόκκινο Καρδινάλιος
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Cardeal vermelho
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Red Cardinal
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Cardinalis Rubrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Red Cardinal
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Red Cardinal is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Red Cardinal Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Red Cardinal season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Red Cardinal is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Red Cardinal is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Iris and Red Cardinal Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Red Cardinal physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf 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 Dwarf Iris and Red Cardinal are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Red Cardinal flower color: Red, Magenta and Orange Red
- Red Cardinal leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Red Cardinal
Care of Dwarf Iris and Red Cardinal include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf 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 Dwarf 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.