Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Hybrid origin
Types
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, marshes, Swamps
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-6
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, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture
Requires more often in extreme heat, 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
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 or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic potyvirus
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sedative
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
IRIS fulva
ABELIA x grandiflora
Common Name
Copper iris
Glossy Abelia
In Hindi
Copper Iris
Glossy Abelia
In German
Copper Iris
Glossy Abelia
In French
Copper Iris
Abelia Glossy
In Spanish
Cobre Iris
Abelia brillante
In Greek
χαλκός Iris
γυαλιστερό Abelia
In Portuguese
Copper Iris
Abelia brilhante
In Polish
Miedź Iris
Błyszczący Abelia
In Latin
Iris Copper
Abutilon glossy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Dipsacales
Family
Iridaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Irideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Copper Iris and Glossy Abelia
Season and care of Copper Iris and Glossy Abelia is important to know. While considering everything about Copper Iris and Glossy Abelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copper Iris season is Spring and Glossy Abelia season is Spring. The type of soil for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Glossy Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Glossy Abelia is Acidic, Neutral.
Copper Iris and Glossy Abelia Physical Information
Copper Iris and Glossy Abelia physical information is very important for comparison. Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Glossy Abelia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Copper Iris and Glossy Abelia are as follows:
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Glossy Abelia flower color: White and Light Pink
- Glossy Abelia leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Care of Copper Iris and Glossy Abelia
Care of Copper Iris and Glossy Abelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copper Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Glossy Abelia pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Copper Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Glossy Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.