Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Fruit, Shrub
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
South America
Types
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
V. × heilbornii
Habitat
Fields, marshes, Swamps
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
9-11
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
H1, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture
Requires regular watering
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
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 shoots
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic potyvirus
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
-
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sedative
Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used in making champagne
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS fulva
VASCONCELLEA x heilbornii
Common Name
Copper iris
Babaco, Mountain Papaya
In Hindi
Copper Iris
Babaco
In German
Copper Iris
Babaco
In French
Copper Iris
Babaco
In Spanish
Cobre Iris
Babaco
In Greek
χαλκός Iris
Babaco
In Portuguese
Copper Iris
Babaco
In Polish
Miedź Iris
Babaco
In Latin
Iris Copper
Babaco
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Brassicales
Family
Iridaceae
Caricaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Copper Iris and Babaco
Season and care of Copper Iris and Babaco is important to know. While considering everything about Copper Iris and Babaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copper Iris season is Spring and Babaco season is Spring. The type of soil for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Babaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Babaco is Acidic, Neutral.
Copper Iris and Babaco Physical Information
Copper Iris and Babaco physical information is very important for comparison. Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Babaco height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Copper Iris and Babaco are as follows:
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Babaco flower color: Yellow green
- Babaco leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Copper Iris and Babaco
Care of Copper Iris and Babaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copper Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Babaco pruning is done Remove shoots. In summer Copper Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Babaco needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.