Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Bambusoideae
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Habitat
Dry Forest, hedge rows, open Woodlands, Shady Edge
Fields, marshes, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
digitate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
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
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Wet Site
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
Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Flowers
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA multiplex
IRIS fulva
Common Name
Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
Copper iris
In Hindi
हेगड़े बांस
Copper Iris
In German
Hedge Bambus
Copper Iris
In French
Bamboo Hedge
Copper Iris
In Spanish
bambú de cobertura
Cobre Iris
In Greek
hedge Μπαμπού
χαλκός Iris
In Portuguese
Bamboo Hedge
Copper Iris
In Polish
Żywopłoty Bamboo
Miedź Iris
In Latin
Sepi Bamboo
Iris Copper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Hedge Bamboo and Copper Iris
Season and care of Hedge Bamboo and Copper Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Hedge Bamboo and Copper Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedge Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Copper Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hedge Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hedge Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hedge Bamboo and Copper Iris Physical Information
Hedge Bamboo and Copper Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Hedge Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Hedge Bamboo and Copper Iris are as follows:
Hedge Bamboo flower color:
Hedge Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
- Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Hedge Bamboo and Copper Iris
Care of Hedge Bamboo and Copper Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedge Bamboo pruning is done and Copper Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hedge Bamboo 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.