Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Southern Asia
Melanesia
Types
African iris, Large wild iris, Cape iris
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Forest margins, Slopes
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Violet
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs, Remove wet foliage
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Screen, useful as a ground cover
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
DIETES grandiflora
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
Butterfly Iris
Copperleaf
In Hindi
तितली आइरिस प्लांट
Copperleaf
In German
Schmetterling Iris Pflanzen
Copperleaf
In French
Papillon Iris Plante
Copperleaf
In Spanish
Planta del iris de la mariposa
copperleaf
In Greek
Πεταλούδα Iris Φυτών
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
Borboleta da planta Iris
Copperleaf
In Polish
Butterfly Iris Roślin
CopperLeaf
In Latin
Gloria Iris Planta
Copperleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Euphorbiales
Family
Iridaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Dietes Salisb
Acalypha
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Acalyphoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Butterfly Iris and Copperleaf
Season and care of Butterfly Iris and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Butterfly Iris and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butterfly Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Butterfly Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Butterfly Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Butterfly Iris and Copperleaf Physical Information
Butterfly Iris and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Butterfly Iris height is 70.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Butterfly Iris and Copperleaf are as follows:
Butterfly Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue and Violet
Butterfly Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
- Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze
Care of Butterfly Iris and Copperleaf
Care of Butterfly Iris and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Butterfly Iris pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs and Remove wet foliage and Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Butterfly Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.