Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Southeastern Asia, Japan
Types
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Clementines, dancy, fallglo, lee
Habitat
Fields, marshes, Swamps
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
8-11
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, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture
Average Water Needs, occasional watering once established, 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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
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, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
20-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic potyvirus
Aphids, Beetles, Earwigs, Leafminers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Beetles, Birds, Butterflies, Insects, Leaf Hoppers, Rabbits
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
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Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Water gardening
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sedative
Aging, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
IRIS fulva
CITRUS reticulata 'Armstrong'
Common Name
Copper iris
Armstrong Tangerine, Tangerine
In Hindi
Copper Iris
संतरा
In German
Copper Iris
Mandarine
In French
Copper Iris
mandarine
In Spanish
Cobre Iris
mandarina
In Greek
χαλκός Iris
μανταρίνι
In Portuguese
Copper Iris
tangerina
In Polish
Miedź Iris
mandarynka
In Latin
Iris Copper
Tangerine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Sapindales
Family
Iridaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Copper Iris and Tangerine
Season and care of Copper Iris and Tangerine is important to know. While considering everything about Copper Iris and Tangerine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copper Iris season is Spring and Tangerine season is Spring. The type of soil for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tangerine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tangerine is Acidic, Neutral.
Copper Iris and Tangerine Physical Information
Copper Iris and Tangerine physical information is very important for comparison. Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Tangerine height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Copper Iris and Tangerine are as follows:
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Tangerine flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Tangerine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Copper Iris and Tangerine
Care of Copper Iris and Tangerine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copper Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tangerine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning. In summer Copper Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tangerine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.