Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
North America
Types
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Water elm
Habitat
Fields, marshes, Swamps
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
3-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblique base
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic potyvirus
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Food for birds, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Sedative
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
IRIS fulva
ULMUS americana
Common Name
Copper iris
American Elm
In Hindi
Copper Iris
अमेरिकी एल्म
In German
Copper Iris
amerikanische Ulme
In French
Copper Iris
orme d'Amérique
In Spanish
Cobre Iris
olmo americano
In Greek
χαλκός Iris
American Elm
In Portuguese
Copper Iris
olmo americano
In Polish
Miedź Iris
Amerykański wiązu
In Latin
Iris Copper
Latin ulmo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Copper Iris and Elm
Season and care of Copper Iris and Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Copper Iris and Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copper Iris season is Spring and Elm season is Spring. The type of soil for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Copper Iris and Elm Physical Information
Copper Iris and Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Copper Iris and Elm are as follows:
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Elm flower color: Green
- Elm leaf color: Light Green
Care of Copper Iris and Elm
Care of Copper Iris and Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copper Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Copper Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.