Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
-
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Fields, marshes, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
6-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Orange Red
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Red
Brown
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 Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture
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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
-
Mosaic potyvirus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Toxic
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Diuretic, Purgative, Tonic
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as a general tonic, Used as a rat poison, Used as a vegetable
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ERYTHRINA herbacea
IRIS fulva
Common Name
Red cardinal, Cardinal spear
Copper iris
In Hindi
Red Cardinal
Copper Iris
In German
Red Cardinal
Copper Iris
In French
Cardinal rouge
Copper Iris
In Spanish
Cárdenas
Cobre Iris
In Greek
κόκκινο Καρδινάλιος
χαλκός Iris
In Portuguese
Cardeal vermelho
Copper Iris
In Polish
Red Cardinal
Miedź Iris
In Latin
Cardinalis Rubrum
Iris Copper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Red Cardinal and Copper Iris
Season and care of Red Cardinal and Copper Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Red Cardinal and Copper Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Cardinal season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Copper Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Cardinal is Loam, Sand and for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Cardinal is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Cardinal and Copper Iris Physical Information
Red Cardinal and Copper Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Red Cardinal height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Red Cardinal and Copper Iris are as follows:
Red Cardinal flower color: Red, Magenta and Orange Red
Red Cardinal leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
- Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Red Cardinal and Copper Iris
Care of Red Cardinal and Copper Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Cardinal pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Copper Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Cardinal needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Copper Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.