Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, marshes, Swamps
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 1
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, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Circular cordate
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic potyvirus
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Yes
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Sedative
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS fulva
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Copper iris
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
Copper Iris
काली मिर्च
In German
Copper Iris
Pfeffer
In French
Copper Iris
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
Cobre Iris
Poivrier noir
In Greek
χαλκός Iris
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Copper Iris
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Miedź Iris
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Iris Copper
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Irideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Copper Iris and Black pepper
Season and care of Copper Iris and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Copper Iris and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copper Iris season is Spring and Black pepper season is Spring. The type of soil for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Copper Iris and Black pepper Physical Information
Copper Iris and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Copper Iris and Black pepper are as follows:
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Copper Iris and Black pepper
Care of Copper Iris and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copper Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black pepper pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer Copper Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.