Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Eastern Asia
Types
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, marshes, Swamps
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oval
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Regular watering required
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well 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
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic potyvirus
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Cats
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Sedative
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
IRIS fulva
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
Copper iris
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
Copper Iris
हार्डी कीवी
In German
Copper Iris
Hardy Kiwi
In French
Copper Iris
kiwai
In Spanish
Cobre Iris
kiwi hardy
In Greek
χαλκός Iris
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Copper Iris
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
Miedź Iris
hardy kiwi
In Latin
Iris Copper
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Irideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Actinidiaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Copper Iris and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Copper Iris and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Copper Iris and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copper Iris season is Spring and Hardy Kiwi season is Spring. The type of soil for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Copper Iris and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Copper Iris and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Copper Iris and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Copper Iris and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Copper Iris and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copper Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hardy Kiwi 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 Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.