Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Grassland, Pastures, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Orange Red
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Diuretic, Purgative, Tonic
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a general tonic, Used as a rat poison, Used as a vegetable
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ERYTHRINA herbacea
IRIS sibirica 'Caesar's Brother'
Common Name
Red cardinal, Cardinal spear
Siberian Iris
In Hindi
Red Cardinal
Caesar's Brother Siberian Iris
In German
Red Cardinal
Caesars Bruder Sibirische Iris
In French
Cardinal rouge
Frère Iris de Sibérie de César
In Spanish
Cárdenas
De César Hermano Siberian Iris
In Greek
κόκκινο Καρδινάλιος
Καίσαρα Αδελφός Σιβηρίας Iris
In Portuguese
Cardeal vermelho
Irmão de César Siberian Iris
In Polish
Red Cardinal
Cezara Brat syberyjski Iris
In Latin
Cardinalis Rubrum
Caesaris Frater Siberian Iris
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Fabales
Asparagales
Family
Fabaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Red Cardinal and Caesar Siberian Iris
Season and care of Red Cardinal and Caesar Siberian Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Red Cardinal and Caesar Siberian Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Cardinal season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Caesar Siberian Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Cardinal is Loam, Sand and for Caesar Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Cardinal is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Caesar Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Cardinal and Caesar Siberian Iris Physical Information
Red Cardinal and Caesar Siberian Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Red Cardinal height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Caesar Siberian Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Red Cardinal and Caesar Siberian Iris are as follows:
Red Cardinal flower color: Red, Magenta and Orange Red
Red Cardinal leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Caesar Siberian Iris flower color: Blue Violet
- Caesar Siberian Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Red Cardinal and Caesar Siberian Iris
Care of Red Cardinal and Caesar Siberian Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Cardinal pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Caesar Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Cardinal needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Caesar Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.