Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
Iris hexagona, Iris fulva
'Bees' Sunset, Buttercup, Nobilis
Habitat
gardens, Wet ground
Damp shores, Marshy ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-9
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, 2b, 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
Orange, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires a lot of watering
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Blue Duke'
KNIPHOFIA 'Alcazar'
Common Name
Louisiana Iris
Red Hot Poker
In Hindi
Louisiana Iris
Red Hot Poker
In German
Louisiana-Iris
Red Hot Poker
In French
iris louisiane
Red Hot Poker
In Spanish
iris luisiana
Red Hot Poker
In Greek
Λουιζιάνα ίριδας
Red Hot Poker
In Portuguese
louisiana iris
Red Hot Pôquer
In Polish
louisiana tęczówki
Red Hot Poker
In Latin
louisiana iris
Hot Rubrum Poker
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Iridaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Irideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Asphodeloideae
Season and Care of Louisiana Iris and Red Hot Poker
Season and care of Louisiana Iris and Red Hot Poker is important to know. While considering everything about Louisiana Iris and Red Hot Poker Care, growing season is an essential factor. Louisiana Iris season is Spring and Red Hot Poker season is Spring. The type of soil for Louisiana Iris is Clay, Loam and for Red Hot Poker is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Louisiana Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Hot Poker is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Louisiana Iris and Red Hot Poker Physical Information
Louisiana Iris and Red Hot Poker physical information is very important for comparison. Louisiana Iris height is 81.30 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Red Hot Poker height is 111.80 cm and width 71.10 cm. The color specification of Louisiana Iris and Red Hot Poker are as follows:
Louisiana Iris flower color: Yellow, Blue, Gold and Blue Violet
Louisiana Iris leaf color: Green
Red Hot Poker flower color: Orange and Orange Red
- Red Hot Poker leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Louisiana Iris and Red Hot Poker
Care of Louisiana Iris and Red Hot Poker include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Louisiana Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Red Hot Poker pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Louisiana Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required. Whereas, in summer Red Hot Poker needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.