Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Iris hexagona, Iris fulva
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
gardens, Wet ground
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Blue, Gold, Blue Violet
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires a lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Regular watering required
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Rust
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Blue Duke'
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Louisiana Iris
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Louisiana Iris
Red Buckeye
In German
Louisiana-Iris
Red Buckeye
In French
iris louisiane
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
iris luisiana
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Λουιζιάνα ίριδας
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
louisiana iris
Red Buckeye
In Polish
louisiana tęczówki
Red Buckeye
In Latin
louisiana iris
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Sapindales
Family
Iridaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Louisiana Iris and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Louisiana Iris and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Louisiana Iris and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Louisiana Iris season is Spring and Red Buckeye season is Spring. The type of soil for Louisiana Iris is Clay, Loam and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Louisiana Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Louisiana Iris and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Louisiana Iris and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Louisiana Iris height is 81.30 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Louisiana Iris and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Louisiana Iris flower color: Yellow, Blue, Gold and Blue Violet
Louisiana Iris leaf color: Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Louisiana Iris and Red Buckeye
Care of Louisiana Iris and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Louisiana Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Louisiana Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.