Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
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Types
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Alstroemeria aurea
Alstroemeria aurantiaca
Alstroemeria caryophyllacea
Alstroemeria haemantha
Alstroemeria ligtu
Alstroemeria psittacina
Alstroemeria pulchella
Habitat
Fields, marshes, Swamps
Forest margins, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
7-10
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
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture
Do not water frequently, Reduce watering during fall, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic potyvirus
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sedative
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
IRIS fulva
ALSTROEMERIA 'Parigo Charm'
Common Name
Copper iris
Alstroemeria, Lily-of-the-Incas, Parigo Charm Alstroemeria
In Hindi
Copper Iris
alstroemeria
In German
Copper Iris
Alstroemeria
In French
Copper Iris
Alstroemeria
In Spanish
Cobre Iris
Alstroemeria
In Greek
χαλκός Iris
Alstroemeria
In Portuguese
Copper Iris
Alstroemeria
In Polish
Miedź Iris
Alstroemeria
In Latin
Iris Copper
Alstroemeria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Irideae
Alstroemerieae
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Bombacoideae
Season and Care of Copper Iris and Alstroemeria
Season and care of Copper Iris and Alstroemeria is important to know. While considering everything about Copper Iris and Alstroemeria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copper Iris season is Spring and Alstroemeria season is Spring. The type of soil for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Alstroemeria is Loam while the PH of soil for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Alstroemeria is Neutral.
Copper Iris and Alstroemeria Physical Information
Copper Iris and Alstroemeria physical information is very important for comparison. Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Alstroemeria height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Copper Iris and Alstroemeria are as follows:
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Alstroemeria flower color: Gold
- Alstroemeria leaf color: Light Green
Care of Copper Iris and Alstroemeria
Care of Copper Iris and Alstroemeria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copper Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Alstroemeria pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Copper Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alstroemeria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.