Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
-
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Habitat
Damp forests, Woodland Garden
Fields, marshes, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-11
Sunset Zone
-
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
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Leaf spot
Mosaic potyvirus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Insignificant
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Primula beesiana
IRIS fulva
Common Name
Candelabra Primrose, Primrose
Copper iris
In Hindi
candelabra primrose
Copper Iris
In German
Kerzenleuchter Primel
Copper Iris
In French
candélabre primevère
Copper Iris
In Spanish
Primula beesiana
Cobre Iris
In Greek
μανουάλια primrose
χαλκός Iris
In Portuguese
prímula candelabros
Copper Iris
In Polish
kandelabry pierwiosnka
Miedź Iris
In Latin
candelabra Primrose
Iris Copper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Candelabra Primrose and Copper Iris
Season and care of Candelabra Primrose and Copper Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabra Primrose and Copper Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabra Primrose season is Summer and Fall and Copper Iris season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Candelabra Primrose is Loam and for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelabra Primrose is Neutral and for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candelabra Primrose and Copper Iris Physical Information
Candelabra Primrose and Copper Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabra Primrose height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Candelabra Primrose and Copper Iris are as follows:
Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange
Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
- Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Candelabra Primrose and Copper Iris
Care of Candelabra Primrose and Copper Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabra Primrose 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 Candelabra Primrose 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.