Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Perennial
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Habitat
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Fields, marshes, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
6-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Scale
Mosaic potyvirus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Ethnobotanic
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
DIETES bicolor
IRIS fulva
Common Name
African iris, Fortnight lily
Copper iris
In Hindi
African Iris
Copper Iris
In German
Afrikanische Iris
Copper Iris
In French
African Iris
Copper Iris
In Spanish
Iris africano
Cobre Iris
In Greek
Αφρικανική Iris
χαλκός Iris
In Portuguese
Iris africano
Copper Iris
In Polish
Afryki Iris
Miedź Iris
In Latin
African Iris
Iris Copper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Iridaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of African Iris and Copper Iris
Season and care of African Iris and Copper Iris is important to know. While considering everything about African Iris and Copper Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Copper Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
African Iris and Copper Iris Physical Information
African Iris and Copper Iris physical information is very important for comparison. African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of African Iris and Copper Iris are as follows:
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
- Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Care of African Iris and Copper Iris
Care of African Iris and Copper Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Copper Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer African Iris 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.