Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Habitat
Hillside, Woods
Fields, marshes, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-11
Sunset Zone
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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
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
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Mosaic potyvirus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Stomach burn
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BERBERIS soulieana
IRIS fulva
Common Name
Barberry
Copper iris
In Hindi
Burberry
Copper Iris
In German
Burberry
Copper Iris
In French
Burberry
Copper Iris
In Spanish
Burberry
Cobre Iris
In Greek
Burberry
χαλκός Iris
In Portuguese
Burberry
Copper Iris
In Polish
kwaśnica
Miedź Iris
In Latin
Barberry
Iris Copper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Liliales
Family
Berberidaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Barberry and Copper Iris
Season and care of Barberry and Copper Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Barberry and Copper Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Copper Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Barberry and Copper Iris Physical Information
Barberry and Copper Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Barberry and Copper Iris are as follows:
Barberry flower color: Yellow
Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
- Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Barberry and Copper Iris
Care of Barberry and Copper Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Copper Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Barberry 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.