Meadow Phlox

Copper Iris

About Meadow Phlox and Copper Iris

Meadow Phlox

Copper Iris

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Flowering Plants

Perennial

Origin

United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States

Southeastern United States, South-Central United States

Types

Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire

Number of Varieties

608

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Habitat

Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests

Fields, marshes, Swamps

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-86-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23

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

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

38.10 cm60.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Pink, Lavender, Violet

Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oblong

Long Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Poorly Drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer

Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

From Rhizomes, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist

Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

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, Apply 10-10-10 amount

organic fertlizers

Pests and Diseases

Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch

Mosaic potyvirus

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane

Poisonous to grazing animals

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Bog Garden, Water gardening

Beauty Benefits

Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Aging, Antispasmodic

Sedative

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Flowers

Other Uses

Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil

Oil is used for aromatherapy

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Cutflower, Mixed Border

Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PHLOX maculata

IRIS fulva

Common Name

Meadow Phlox

Copper iris

In Hindi

मैदानी एक प्रकार का पौधा

Copper Iris

In German

Wiese Phlox

Copper Iris

In French

Meadow Phlox

Copper Iris

In Spanish

prado Phlox

Cobre Iris

In Greek

Meadow Phlox

χαλκός Iris

In Portuguese

Meadow Phlox

Copper Iris

In Polish

łąka Phlox

Miedź Iris

In Latin

Phlox meadow

Iris Copper

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Solanales

Liliales

Family

Polemoniaceae

Iridaceae

Genus

Phlox

Iris

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Irideae

Subfamily

Iridoideae

Number of Species

70250

1 27800

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Properties of Meadow Phlox and Copper Iris

Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Phlox and Copper Iris? We provide you with everything About Meadow Phlox and Copper Iris. Meadow Phlox doesn't have thorns and Copper Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Phlox does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Phlox has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems and Irritate the mucus membrane and Copper Iris has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems and Irritate the mucus membrane. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Meadow Phlox and Copper Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Meadow Phlox and Copper Iris

Season and care of Meadow Phlox and Copper Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Phlox and Copper Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Phlox season is Summer and Copper Iris season is Summer. The type of soil for Meadow Phlox is Clay, Loam and for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Meadow Phlox and Copper Iris Physical Information

Meadow Phlox and Copper Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Phlox height is 60.00 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Phlox and Copper Iris are as follows:

Meadow Phlox flower color: White, Pink, Lavender and Violet
Meadow Phlox leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
Copper Iris leaf color: Green

Care of Meadow Phlox and Copper Iris

Care of Meadow Phlox and Copper Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Phlox 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 Meadow Phlox 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.