Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Europe, Asia
Types
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Brassica rapa
Habitat
Fields, marshes, Swamps
orchards, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
3-8
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Tan, Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Spoon Shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
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, Never Over-water, 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
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
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Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic potyvirus
Aphids, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Whiteflies, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Deers, Flea beetles, Insects
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
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Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Water gardening
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sedative
anti-cancer, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
IRIS fulva
BRASSICA rapa( Narinosa Group)
Common Name
Copper iris
Tat Soi, Tatsoi
In Hindi
Copper Iris
Tatsoi
In German
Copper Iris
Tatsoi
In French
Copper Iris
Tatsoi
In Spanish
Cobre Iris
Tatsoi
In Greek
χαλκός Iris
Tatsoi
In Portuguese
Copper Iris
Tatsoi
In Polish
Miedź Iris
Tatsoi
In Latin
Iris Copper
Tatsoi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Brassicales
Family
Iridaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Copper Iris and Tatsoi
Season and care of Copper Iris and Tatsoi is important to know. While considering everything about Copper Iris and Tatsoi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copper Iris season is Spring and Tatsoi season is Spring. The type of soil for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tatsoi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tatsoi is Acidic, Neutral.
Copper Iris and Tatsoi Physical Information
Copper Iris and Tatsoi physical information is very important for comparison. Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Tatsoi height is 10.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Copper Iris and Tatsoi are as follows:
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Tatsoi flower color: Yellow
- Tatsoi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Copper Iris and Tatsoi
Care of Copper Iris and Tatsoi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copper Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tatsoi pruning is done . In summer Copper Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tatsoi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.