Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
-
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Artemisia absinthium, Artemisia annua, Artemisia ludoviciana
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
Fields, marshes, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
-
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
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, Apply N-P-K
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray leaf blight, Root rot
Mosaic potyvirus
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fever, Inflammation, Malaria
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Artemisia annua
IRIS fulva
Common Name
sweet wormwood, sweet annie, sweet sagewort, annual mugwort
Copper iris
In Hindi
Artemisia
Copper Iris
In German
Artemisia
Copper Iris
In French
Artemisia
Copper Iris
In Spanish
Artemisia
Cobre Iris
In Greek
Αρτεμίσια
χαλκός Iris
In Portuguese
Artemisia
Copper Iris
In Polish
Artemisia
Miedź Iris
In Latin
Artemisia
Iris Copper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Anthemideae
Irideae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Artemisia and Copper Iris
Season and care of Artemisia and Copper Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Artemisia and Copper Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artemisia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Copper Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Artemisia is Loam, Sand and for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artemisia is Acidic, Neutral and for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Artemisia and Copper Iris Physical Information
Artemisia and Copper Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Artemisia height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Artemisia and Copper Iris are as follows:
Artemisia flower color:
Artemisia leaf color:
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
- Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Artemisia and Copper Iris
Care of Artemisia and Copper Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artemisia 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 Artemisia 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.