Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Southern Asia
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
African iris, Large wild iris, Cape iris
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Coastal Regions, Forest margins, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
White, Yellow, Blue, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Water more in summer
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs, Remove wet foliage
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
-
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Screen, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
DIETES grandiflora
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Butterfly Iris
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
तितली आइरिस प्लांट
In German
Red Buckeye
Schmetterling Iris Pflanzen
In French
Red Buckeye
Papillon Iris Plante
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Planta del iris de la mariposa
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Πεταλούδα Iris Φυτών
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Borboleta da planta Iris
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Butterfly Iris Roślin
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Gloria Iris Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Liliales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Iridaceae
Genus
Aesculus
Dietes Salisb
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Butterfly Iris
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Butterfly Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Butterfly Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Butterfly Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Butterfly Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Butterfly Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Butterfly Iris Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Butterfly Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Butterfly Iris height is 70.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Butterfly Iris are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Butterfly Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue and Violet
- Butterfly Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Butterfly Iris
Care of Red Buckeye and Butterfly Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Butterfly Iris pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs and Remove wet foliage. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Butterfly Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.