Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Habitat
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
Fields, marshes, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
reseeds, root cutting
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mosaic potyvirus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Kidney Disease
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Beans
Flowers
Other Uses
Basketary, Edible seed
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
COTYLEDON
IRIS fulva
Common Name
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
Copper iris
In Hindi
बीजपत्र
Copper Iris
In German
Cotyledon
Copper Iris
In French
Cotyledon
Copper Iris
In Spanish
Cotyledon
Cobre Iris
In Greek
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
χαλκός Iris
In Portuguese
Cotyledon
Copper Iris
In Polish
Liścień
Miedź Iris
In Latin
Cotyledon
Iris Copper
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Crassulaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Cotyledon and Copper Iris
Season and care of Cotyledon and Copper Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Cotyledon and Copper Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Copper Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cotyledon is Sand and for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cotyledon is Neutral and for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cotyledon and Copper Iris Physical Information
Cotyledon and Copper Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Cotyledon and Copper Iris are as follows:
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
- Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Cotyledon and Copper Iris
Care of Cotyledon and Copper Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cotyledon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Copper Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Copper Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.