Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Perennial
Origin
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Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
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Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Habitat
moist forests, Mountains
Fields, marshes, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
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
Purple, Pink, Lavender
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Late Spring, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Mosaic potyvirus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Sore Throat
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Averrhoa bilimbi
IRIS fulva
Common Name
Bilimbi, Mimbro
Copper iris
In Hindi
Bilimbi
Copper Iris
In German
bilimbi
Copper Iris
In French
bilimbi
Copper Iris
In Spanish
bilimbi
Cobre Iris
In Greek
bilimbi
χαλκός Iris
In Portuguese
bilimbi
Copper Iris
In Polish
bilimbi
Miedź Iris
In Latin
Rondo Beardtongue
Iris Copper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Liliales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Bilimbi and Copper Iris
Season and care of Bilimbi and Copper Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Bilimbi and Copper Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bilimbi season is Spring and Summer and Copper Iris season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bilimbi and Copper Iris Physical Information
Bilimbi and Copper Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Bilimbi and Copper Iris are as follows:
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
- Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Bilimbi and Copper Iris
Care of Bilimbi and Copper Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bilimbi pruning is done cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, 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 Bilimbi 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.