Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, California
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
-
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Fields, marshes, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-11
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange, Pink
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mosaic potyvirus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Haemorrhages, Poultice, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Flowers
Other Uses
Adhesive, Basketary, Buttons, Repellent, Tannin, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
QUERCUS douglasii
IRIS fulva
Common Name
Blue Oak
Copper iris
In Hindi
Blue Oak Tree
Copper Iris
In German
Blaue Eiche
Copper Iris
In French
Bleu Oak Tree
Copper Iris
In Spanish
Azul del árbol de roble
Cobre Iris
In Greek
Μπλε Oak Tree
χαλκός Iris
In Portuguese
Carvalho azul
Copper Iris
In Polish
Niebieski Oak Tree
Miedź Iris
In Latin
Blue quercum ligno
Iris Copper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Blue Oak and Copper Iris
Season and care of Blue Oak and Copper Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Oak and Copper Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Copper Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Oak is and for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Oak is and for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Oak and Copper Iris Physical Information
Blue Oak and Copper Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm whereas Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Oak and Copper Iris are as follows:
Blue Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Blue Oak leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
- Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Oak and Copper Iris
Care of Blue Oak and Copper Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Copper Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Oak 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.