Life Span
Perennial
Biennial and Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
China, Japan
Types
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Daphne odora,Daphne. mezereum.,Daphne transatlantica
Habitat
Fields, marshes, Swamps
shade of upland trees
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
7-9
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
White, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic potyvirus
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Borders, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sedative
Anodyne, Antiphlogistic, Antispasmodic, Depurative, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Making Perfumes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
IRIS fulva
DAPHNE odora
Common Name
Copper iris
winter daphne
In Hindi
Copper Iris
winter daphne
In German
Copper Iris
Daphne odora
In French
Copper Iris
Daphne odora
In Spanish
Cobre Iris
Daphne odora
In Greek
χαλκός Iris
Daphne odora
In Portuguese
Copper Iris
Daphne odora
In Polish
Miedź Iris
Daphne odora
In Latin
Iris Copper
Daphne odora
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Rosopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Thymelaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Copper Iris and Winter Daphne
Season and care of Copper Iris and Winter Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about Copper Iris and Winter Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copper Iris season is Spring and Winter Daphne season is Spring. The type of soil for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Winter Daphne is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Winter Daphne is Neutral.
Copper Iris and Winter Daphne Physical Information
Copper Iris and Winter Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Winter Daphne height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Copper Iris and Winter Daphne are as follows:
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Winter Daphne flower color: White, Pink and Rose
- Winter Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Copper Iris and Winter Daphne
Care of Copper Iris and Winter Daphne include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copper Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Winter Daphne pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Copper Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Winter Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.