Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Types
'Bees' Sunset, Buttercup, Nobilis
Not Available
Habitat
Damp shores, Marshy ground
Damp shady woods, Pastures
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red
White, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Linear
Plant Season
Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep ground moist
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
pollinators
Allergy
no allergic reactions
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Treatment of Dark Spots
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as an insecticide
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
KNIPHOFIA 'Alcazar'
IRIS sibirica
Common Name
Red Hot Poker
Siberian Iris
In Hindi
Red Hot Poker
Siberian Iris
In German
Red Hot Poker
Sibirische Schwertlilie
In French
Red Hot Poker
L'Iris de Sibérie
In Spanish
Red Hot Poker
Siberian Iris
In Greek
Red Hot Poker
Siberian Iris
In Portuguese
Red Hot Pôquer
Siberian Iris
In Polish
Red Hot Poker
Kosaciec syberyjski
In Latin
Hot Rubrum Poker
Siberian Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Irideae
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Hot Poker and Siberian Iris
Season and care of Red Hot Poker and Siberian Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Red Hot Poker and Siberian Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Hot Poker season is Summer and Siberian Iris season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Hot Poker is Loam, Sand and for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Hot Poker is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Hot Poker and Siberian Iris Physical Information
Red Hot Poker and Siberian Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Red Hot Poker height is 111.80 cm and width 71.10 cm whereas Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Red Hot Poker and Siberian Iris are as follows:
Red Hot Poker flower color: Orange and Orange Red
Red Hot Poker leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
- Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Red Hot Poker and Siberian Iris
Care of Red Hot Poker and Siberian Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Hot Poker pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Hot Poker needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.