Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, marshes, Swamps
Humid climates, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-5
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring
Early Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Not Available
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
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic potyvirus
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Sedative
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Not Available
Botanical Name
IRIS fulva
PYRUS communis
Common Name
Copper iris
Pear
In Hindi
Copper Iris
नाशपाती
In German
Copper Iris
Birne
In French
Copper Iris
Poire
In Spanish
Cobre Iris
Pera
In Greek
χαλκός Iris
Αχλάδι
In Portuguese
Copper Iris
Pera
In Polish
Miedź Iris
Gruszka
In Latin
Iris Copper
Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Copper Iris and Pear
Season and care of Copper Iris and Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Copper Iris and Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copper Iris season is Spring and Pear season is Spring. The type of soil for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pear is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pear is Acidic.
Copper Iris and Pear Physical Information
Copper Iris and Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Copper Iris and Pear are as follows:
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Pear flower color: White
- Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Care of Copper Iris and Pear
Care of Copper Iris and Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copper Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pear 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 Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.