Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
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Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Dwarf Bearded Iris, Border Bearded Iris, Tall Bearded Iris
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Sky Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Bacterial leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
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Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
IRIS 'Abiqua Falls'
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Bearded Iris
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Bearded Iris
In German
Red Buckeye
Schwertlilie
In French
Red Buckeye
Iris barbu
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Iris barbudo
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
γενειοφόρος Iris
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
bearded Iris
In Polish
Red Buckeye
brodaty Iris
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Volunt barbati Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Order
Sapindales
Asparagales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Bearded Iris
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Bearded Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Bearded Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bearded Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Bearded Iris Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Bearded Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Bearded Iris height is 91.40 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Bearded Iris are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Bearded Iris flower color: Sky Blue
- Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Bearded Iris
Care of Red Buckeye and Bearded Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bearded Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.