Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Africa
Types
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
C. papyrus, C. papyrus 'Nanus
Habitat
Fields, marshes, Swamps
Lakes, Shores of rivers or lakes, sluggish streams and rivers, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
7-11
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, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
-
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sedative
Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Stem
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
IRIS fulva
CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'
Common Name
Copper iris
Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus
In Hindi
Copper Iris
पेपिरस संयंत्र
In German
Copper Iris
ägyptischen Papyrus-Pflanze
In French
Copper Iris
Papyrus égyptien
In Spanish
Cobre Iris
Papiro egipcio
In Greek
χαλκός Iris
αιγυπτιακό πάπυρο
In Portuguese
Copper Iris
Papiro egípcio
In Polish
Miedź Iris
Papiro egipcio
In Latin
Iris Copper
CHARTA
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Family
Iridaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Cyperoideae
Season and Care of Copper Iris and Egyptian Papyrus
Season and care of Copper Iris and Egyptian Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Copper Iris and Egyptian Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copper Iris season is Spring and Egyptian Papyrus season is Spring. The type of soil for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Egyptian Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Egyptian Papyrus is Neutral.
Copper Iris and Egyptian Papyrus Physical Information
Copper Iris and Egyptian Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Egyptian Papyrus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Copper Iris and Egyptian Papyrus are as follows:
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Egyptian Papyrus flower color: Tan
- Egyptian Papyrus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Copper Iris and Egyptian Papyrus
Care of Copper Iris and Egyptian Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copper Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Egyptian Papyrus 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 Egyptian Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.