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