Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
China
Types
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Elaeagnus multiflora
Habitat
Fields, marshes, Swamps
Hills, Lowland, Thickets
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
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brown
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Salt, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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 damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic potyvirus
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Salt, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, pollinators
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
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Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Bonsai
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Sedative
Cough, Diarrhea, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Seeds
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, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
IRIS fulva
ELAEAGNUS multiflora
Common Name
Copper iris
Goumi, cherry elaeagnus, cherry silverberry, gumi, natsugumi
In Hindi
Copper Iris
Goumi
In German
Copper Iris
Goumi
In French
Copper Iris
Goumi
In Spanish
Cobre Iris
Goumi
In Greek
χαλκός Iris
Goumi
In Portuguese
Copper Iris
Eau
In Polish
Miedź Iris
Woda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Copper Iris and Goumi
Season and care of Copper Iris and Goumi is important to know. While considering everything about Copper Iris and Goumi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copper Iris season is Spring and Goumi season is Spring. The type of soil for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Goumi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Goumi is Neutral, Alkaline.
Copper Iris and Goumi Physical Information
Copper Iris and Goumi physical information is very important for comparison. Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Goumi height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Copper Iris and Goumi are as follows:
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Goumi flower color:
- Goumi leaf color:
Care of Copper Iris and Goumi
Care of Copper Iris and Goumi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copper Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Goumi pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, 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 Goumi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.