Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Fields, marshes, Swamps
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
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
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic potyvirus
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sedative
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Seeds
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
IRIS fulva
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Copper iris
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Copper Iris
Red Buckeye
In German
Copper Iris
Red Buckeye
In French
Copper Iris
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Cobre Iris
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
χαλκός Iris
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Copper Iris
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Miedź Iris
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Iris Copper
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Sapindales
Family
Iridaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Copper Iris and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Copper Iris and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Copper Iris and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copper Iris season is Spring and Red Buckeye season is Spring. The type of soil for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Copper Iris and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Copper Iris and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Copper Iris and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Copper Iris and Red Buckeye
Care of Copper Iris and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copper Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Copper Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.