Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
United States, Canada, Mexico
Types
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
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Habitat
Fields, marshes, Swamps
Bluffs, Woods
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
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
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Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic potyvirus
Foliage diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
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Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Sedative
Blood cleanser, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
IRIS fulva
Maianthemum racemosum
Common Name
Copper iris
Treacleberry, feathery false lily of the valley, false Solomon's seal, Solomon's plume, false spikenard
In Hindi
Copper Iris
Treacleberry
In German
Copper Iris
Treacleberry
In French
Copper Iris
Treacleberry
In Spanish
Cobre Iris
Treacleberry
In Greek
χαλκός Iris
Treacleberry
In Portuguese
Copper Iris
Treacleberry
In Polish
Miedź Iris
Treacleberry
In Latin
Iris Copper
Treacleberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Nolinoideae
Season and Care of Copper Iris and Treacleberry
Season and care of Copper Iris and Treacleberry is important to know. While considering everything about Copper Iris and Treacleberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copper Iris season is Spring and Treacleberry season is Spring. The type of soil for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Treacleberry is Loam while the PH of soil for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Treacleberry is Acidic.
Copper Iris and Treacleberry Physical Information
Copper Iris and Treacleberry physical information is very important for comparison. Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Treacleberry height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Copper Iris and Treacleberry are as follows:
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Treacleberry flower color:
- Treacleberry leaf color:
Care of Copper Iris and Treacleberry
Care of Copper Iris and Treacleberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copper Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Treacleberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Copper Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Treacleberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.