Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Tuscany, Royal Gem, Flavortop, Crimson Baby, Fantasia
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Habitat
Warmer regions
Fields, marshes, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink, Rose
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Brown
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, simple, curved and folded
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Fragrant Flower
Insignificant
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds, Insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchial-constrictions, Food Allergy, Urticaria
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Blood stasis and neurodegenerative diseases, Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Combats Stress, Culinary Usage, Diuretic, Hair Loss, Hypokalemia, Obesity, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
For making oil, Gum, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PRUNUS persica nectarine
IRIS fulva
Common Name
Nectarine, Hardy Red
Copper iris
In Hindi
आड़ू
Copper Iris
In German
Dwarf Nectarine
Copper Iris
In French
Dwarf Nectarine
Copper Iris
In Spanish
Dwarf Nectarine
Cobre Iris
In Greek
Dwarf Nectarine
χαλκός Iris
In Portuguese
Dwarf Nectarine
Copper Iris
In Polish
Dwarf Nectarine
Miedź Iris
In Latin
Hardy Red
Iris Copper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Dwarf Nectarine and Copper Iris
Season and care of Dwarf Nectarine and Copper Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Nectarine and Copper Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Nectarine season is Spring and Copper Iris season is Spring. The type of soil for Dwarf Nectarine is Loam, Sand and for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral and for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Nectarine and Copper Iris Physical Information
Dwarf Nectarine and Copper Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Nectarine and Copper Iris are as follows:
Dwarf Nectarine flower color: White, Red, Light Pink and Rose
Dwarf Nectarine leaf color: Green
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
- Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Nectarine and Copper Iris
Care of Dwarf Nectarine and Copper Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Nectarine 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 Dwarf Nectarine 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.