Copper Iris

Parrot's Beak

About Copper Iris and Parrot's Beak

Copper Iris

Parrot's Beak

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Origin

Southeastern United States, South-Central United States

Canary Islands

Types

Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire

Lotus berthelotii

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Fields, marshes, Swamps

Mediterranean region, mild coastal areas, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Well Drained

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-118-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

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

H1, 9, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Prostrate/Trailing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm20.30 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

60.00 cm30.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black

Red, Gold, Orange Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Gray Green, Silver

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Gray Green, Silver

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Gray Green, Silver

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long Linear

Spine-edged leaves

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

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

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

From Rhizomes, Seedlings

Divison

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture

Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

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

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

organic fertlizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K

Pests and Diseases

Mosaic potyvirus

Aphids, Blight, Fusarium root rot, Mealybugs, Mites, Powdery mildew, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Aphids, Mealybugs, Mites, Spider Mites

Allergy

Poisonous to grazing animals

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bog Garden, Water gardening

Borders, Formal Garden, Ground Cover

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Sedative

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Other Uses

Oil is used for aromatherapy

Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower

Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

IRIS fulva

LOTUS berthelotii

Common Name

Copper iris

Parrot's Beak Winged Pea

In Hindi

Copper Iris

Parrot's Beak

In German

Copper Iris

Papageienschnabel

In French

Copper Iris

Le Bec de perroquet

In Spanish

Cobre Iris

Pico de loro

In Greek

χαλκός Iris

Ράμφος παπαγάλου

In Portuguese

Copper Iris

Bico do Papagaio

In Polish

Miedź Iris

Dziób papugi

In Latin

Iris Copper

Parrot rostri

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Streptophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Order

Liliales

Fabales

Family

Iridaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Iris

Lotus

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Irideae

Loteae

Subfamily

Iridoideae

Faboideae

Number of Species

250150

1 27800

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Properties of Copper Iris and Parrot's Beak

Wondering what are the properties of Copper Iris and Parrot's Beak? We provide you with everything About Copper Iris and Parrot's Beak. Copper Iris doesn't have thorns and Parrot's Beak doesn't have thorns. Also Copper Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Copper Iris has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Parrot's Beak has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Copper Iris and Parrot's Beak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Copper Iris and Parrot's Beak

Season and care of Copper Iris and Parrot's Beak is important to know. While considering everything about Copper Iris and Parrot's Beak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copper Iris season is Spring and Parrot's Beak season is Spring. The type of soil for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Parrot's Beak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Parrot's Beak is Neutral, Alkaline.

Copper Iris and Parrot's Beak Physical Information

Copper Iris and Parrot's Beak physical information is very important for comparison. Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Parrot's Beak height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Copper Iris and Parrot's Beak are as follows:

Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Parrot's Beak flower color: Red, Gold and Orange Red
Parrot's Beak leaf color: Gray Green and Silver

Care of Copper Iris and Parrot's Beak

Care of Copper Iris and Parrot's Beak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copper Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Parrot's Beak pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Parrot's Beak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.