Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Fields, marshes, Swamps
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
5-9
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, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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
Loam
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 upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic potyvirus
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Sedative
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
IRIS fulva
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Copper iris
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
Copper Iris
पेकॉन
In German
Copper Iris
Pekannuss
In French
Copper Iris
Pacanier
In Spanish
Cobre Iris
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
χαλκός Iris
Pecan
In Portuguese
Copper Iris
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
Miedź Iris
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
Iris Copper
Pecan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Juglandales
Family
Iridaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Copper Iris and Pecan
Season and care of Copper Iris and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Copper Iris and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copper Iris season is Spring and Pecan season is Spring. The type of soil for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Copper Iris and Pecan Physical Information
Copper Iris and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Copper Iris and Pecan are as follows:
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Copper Iris and Pecan
Care of Copper Iris and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copper Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Copper Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.