Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
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Habitat
Fields, marshes, Swamps
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
-9999
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, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Even Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Cuttings, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture
Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic potyvirus
Bacterial fruit blotch, Damping off, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch, Root rot, Septoria leaf spot, Southern blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sedative
Hypoglycaemic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS fulva
STEVIA rebaudiana
Common Name
Copper iris
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
In Hindi
Copper Iris
Stevia
In German
Copper Iris
Stevia
In French
Copper Iris
Stevia
In Spanish
Cobre Iris
Stevia
In Greek
χαλκός Iris
Stevia
In Portuguese
Copper Iris
Stevia
In Polish
Miedź Iris
Stewia
In Latin
Iris Copper
Stevia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Irideae
Eupatorieae
Season and Care of Copper Iris and Stevia
Season and care of Copper Iris and Stevia is important to know. While considering everything about Copper Iris and Stevia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copper Iris season is Spring and Stevia season is Spring. The type of soil for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Stevia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral.
Copper Iris and Stevia Physical Information
Copper Iris and Stevia physical information is very important for comparison. Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Copper Iris and Stevia are as follows:
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Stevia flower color: White
- Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Copper Iris and Stevia
Care of Copper Iris and Stevia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copper Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Stevia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Copper Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Stevia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.