Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Europe
Types
Not Available
Shrub
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Cultivated Beds, Forests, meadows, Pastures, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Scrubs, wastelands, waterways
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
6-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Orange Red
Yellow, Rose, Burgundy
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Red
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Hardwood Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Toxic
poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Diuretic, Purgative, Tonic
Antirheumatic, Cardiotonic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic, Vasoconstrictor
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a general tonic, Used as a rat poison, Used as a vegetable
Basketary, Fibre, Repellent, Tannin, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, used for making high quality paper, Used for making yellow to orange dye, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ERYTHRINA herbacea
CYTISUS scoparius 'Burkwoodii'
Common Name
Red cardinal, Cardinal spear
Scotch Broom
In Hindi
Red Cardinal
cytisus scoparius
In German
Red Cardinal
cytisus scoparius
In French
Cardinal rouge
cytisus scoparius
In Spanish
Cárdenas
Cytisus scoparius
In Greek
κόκκινο Καρδινάλιος
Cytisus Scoparius ή
In Portuguese
Cardeal vermelho
cytisus scoparius
In Polish
Red Cardinal
żarnowiec
In Latin
Cardinalis Rubrum
scoparius cytisum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Phaseoleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Cardinal and Scotch Broom
Season and care of Red Cardinal and Scotch Broom is important to know. While considering everything about Red Cardinal and Scotch Broom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Cardinal season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Scotch Broom season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Cardinal is Loam, Sand and for Scotch Broom is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Cardinal is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Scotch Broom is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Cardinal and Scotch Broom Physical Information
Red Cardinal and Scotch Broom physical information is very important for comparison. Red Cardinal height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Scotch Broom height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Red Cardinal and Scotch Broom are as follows:
Red Cardinal flower color: Red, Magenta and Orange Red
Red Cardinal leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Scotch Broom flower color: Yellow, Rose and Burgundy
- Scotch Broom leaf color: Green
Care of Red Cardinal and Scotch Broom
Care of Red Cardinal and Scotch Broom include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Cardinal pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Scotch Broom 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 Scotch Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.