Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central America
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Woodcreek Mixed, Buddy Series, Full Series Mixed
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Habitat
Terrestrial
Fields, marshes, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
6-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Magenta
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Narrow oblong to elliptic
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone
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, Alkaline
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
14-14-14 Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Fungal leaf spots, Gray mold
Mosaic potyvirus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Used in long-lasting leis, Used in making tea
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GOMPHRENA globosa
IRIS fulva
Common Name
Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena
Copper iris
In Hindi
Gomphrena
Copper Iris
In German
Gomphrena
Copper Iris
In French
Gomphrena
Copper Iris
In Spanish
Gomphrena
Cobre Iris
In Greek
Gomphrena
χαλκός Iris
In Portuguese
Gomphrena
Copper Iris
In Polish
Gomphrena
Miedź Iris
In Latin
Gomphrena
Iris Copper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Liliales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Gomphrenoideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Gomphrena and Copper Iris
Season and care of Gomphrena and Copper Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Gomphrena and Copper Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gomphrena season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Copper Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Gomphrena is Loam, Sand and for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gomphrena is Neutral and for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gomphrena and Copper Iris Physical Information
Gomphrena and Copper Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Gomphrena height is 30.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Gomphrena and Copper Iris are as follows:
Gomphrena flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Magenta
Gomphrena leaf color: Green
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
- Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Gomphrena and Copper Iris
Care of Gomphrena and Copper Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gomphrena 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 Gomphrena 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.