Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, China, Northern America, The Hiamalayas
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Fields, marshes, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Light
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Insignificant
No
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
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
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
Red blotch
Mosaic potyvirus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Insignificant
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
-
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GEUM rivale
IRIS fulva
Common Name
Chocolate-root, Indian Chocolate, Water Avens
Copper iris
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Copper Iris
In German
Hortensie
Copper Iris
In French
Hortensia
Copper Iris
In Spanish
Hortensia
Cobre Iris
In Greek
υδραγεία
χαλκός Iris
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Copper Iris
In Polish
Hortensja
Miedź Iris
In Latin
Hibiscus
Iris Copper
Family
Rosaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Chocolate-root and Copper Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Chocolate-root and Copper Iris? We provide you with everything About Chocolate-root and Copper Iris. Chocolate-root doesn't have thorns and Copper Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Chocolate-root does not have fragrant flowers. Chocolate-root has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Copper Iris has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Chocolate-root and Copper Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chocolate-root and Copper Iris
Season and care of Chocolate-root and Copper Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Chocolate-root and Copper Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chocolate-root season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Copper Iris season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Chocolate-root is Light and for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chocolate-root is Acidic and for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chocolate-root and Copper Iris Physical Information
Chocolate-root and Copper Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Chocolate-root height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Chocolate-root and Copper Iris are as follows:
Chocolate-root flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Chocolate-root leaf color: Dark Green
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
- Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Chocolate-root and Copper Iris
Care of Chocolate-root and Copper Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chocolate-root 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 Chocolate-root 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.