Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
China
Types
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
Habitat
Fields, marshes, Swamps
Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
-9999
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oval
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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 dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic potyvirus
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Itchiness, Stomach burn
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sedative
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
IRIS fulva
BERBERIS soulieana
Common Name
Copper iris
Barberry
In Hindi
Copper Iris
Burberry
In German
Copper Iris
Burberry
In French
Copper Iris
Burberry
In Spanish
Cobre Iris
Burberry
In Greek
χαλκός Iris
Burberry
In Portuguese
Copper Iris
Burberry
In Polish
Miedź Iris
kwaśnica
In Latin
Iris Copper
Barberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Ranunculales
Family
Iridaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Copper Iris and Barberry
Season and care of Copper Iris and Barberry is important to know. While considering everything about Copper Iris and Barberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copper Iris season is Spring and Barberry season is Spring. The type of soil for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Copper Iris and Barberry Physical Information
Copper Iris and Barberry physical information is very important for comparison. Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Copper Iris and Barberry are as follows:
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Barberry flower color: Yellow
- Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Copper Iris and Barberry
Care of Copper Iris and Barberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copper Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Copper Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.