Life Span
Perennial
Annual, biennial or perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Habitat
Fields, marshes, Swamps
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
8-10
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, 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
Pink, Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring
Summer
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture
Water deeply about once a week
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, Alkaline
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
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic potyvirus
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Sedative
Poultice
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used in chopped mixed salad
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
IRIS fulva
LAVATERA arborea
Common Name
Copper iris
Tree Mallow
In Hindi
Copper Iris
Tree Mallow
In German
Copper Iris
Baum Mallow
In French
Copper Iris
Arbre Mallow
In Spanish
Cobre Iris
árbol de la malva
In Greek
χαλκός Iris
δέντρο Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Copper Iris
Mallow
In Polish
Miedź Iris
drzewo Mallow
In Latin
Iris Copper
ligno malvae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Copper Iris and Tree Mallow
Season and care of Copper Iris and Tree Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Copper Iris and Tree Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copper Iris season is Spring and Tree Mallow season is Spring. The type of soil for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Copper Iris and Tree Mallow Physical Information
Copper Iris and Tree Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Copper Iris and Tree Mallow are as follows:
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
- Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Copper Iris and Tree Mallow
Care of Copper Iris and Tree Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copper Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning. In summer Copper Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.