Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Habitat
Fields, marshes, Swamps
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
6-8
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gold, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic potyvirus
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Birds
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
-
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Water gardening
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sedative
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
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
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
Common Name
Copper iris
Kwanzan Cherry
In Hindi
Copper Iris
Kwanzan Cherry
In German
Copper Iris
Kwanzan Cherry
In French
Copper Iris
Kwanzan Cherry
In Spanish
Cobre Iris
Kwanzan Cherry
In Greek
χαλκός Iris
Kwanzan Cherry
In Portuguese
Copper Iris
Árvore de cereja
In Polish
Miedź Iris
Wiśnia drzewa
In Latin
Iris Copper
Kwanzan Cherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Eudicots
Season and Care of Copper Iris and Kwanzan Cherry
Season and care of Copper Iris and Kwanzan Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Copper Iris and Kwanzan Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copper Iris season is Spring and Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring. The type of soil for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Copper Iris and Kwanzan Cherry Physical Information
Copper Iris and Kwanzan Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Copper Iris and Kwanzan Cherry are as follows:
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
- Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Care of Copper Iris and Kwanzan Cherry
Care of Copper Iris and Kwanzan Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copper Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kwanzan Cherry pruning is done prune to control shape, 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 Kwanzan Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.