Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Alizes
Bumblebee Deelite
Maui Moonlight
Langport Wren
Sarah Taylor
Titan's Glory
Thornbird
Jane Phillips
Orinoco Flow
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
-
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
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Water when soil is dry
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 dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, 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, Rhizomes, Root
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a sedative, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
IRIS 'About Town'
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Tall Bearded Iris
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Tall Bearded Iris
In German
Red Buckeye
Hohe Schwertlilie
In French
Red Buckeye
Grand Iris Iris
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
De altura Iris barbudo
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Ψηλός Γενειοφόρος Ίρις
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Alto Íris farpada
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Tall Brodaty Iris
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Tall Bearded Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
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 Tall Bearded Iris
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Tall Bearded Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Tall Bearded Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tall Bearded Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Tall Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Tall Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Tall Bearded Iris Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Tall Bearded Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Tall Bearded Iris height is 70.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Tall Bearded Iris are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Tall Bearded Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
- Tall Bearded Iris leaf color:
Care of Red Buckeye and Tall Bearded Iris
Care of Red Buckeye and Tall Bearded Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Tall Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tall Bearded Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.