Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
United States
Types
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
-
Habitat
Fields, marshes, Swamps
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
4-8
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
Lavender, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic potyvirus
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sedative
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
IRIS fulva
Phlox bifida
Common Name
Copper iris
Phlox bifida, Phlox
In Hindi
Copper Iris
Phlox bifida
In German
Copper Iris
Phlox bifida
In French
Copper Iris
Phlox bifida
In Spanish
Cobre Iris
Phlox bifida
In Greek
χαλκός Iris
Phlox bifida
In Portuguese
Copper Iris
Phlox bifida
In Polish
Miedź Iris
Phlox bifida
In Latin
Iris Copper
Phlox bifida
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Polemonioideae
Season and Care of Copper Iris and Phlox bifida
Season and care of Copper Iris and Phlox bifida is important to know. While considering everything about Copper Iris and Phlox bifida Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copper Iris season is Spring and Phlox bifida season is Spring. The type of soil for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Phlox bifida is Loam while the PH of soil for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Phlox bifida is Neutral.
Copper Iris and Phlox bifida Physical Information
Copper Iris and Phlox bifida physical information is very important for comparison. Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Phlox bifida height is 25.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Copper Iris and Phlox bifida are as follows:
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Phlox bifida flower color: Lavender and White
- Phlox bifida leaf color: Green
Care of Copper Iris and Phlox bifida
Care of Copper Iris and Phlox bifida include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copper Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Phlox bifida pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Copper Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Phlox bifida needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.