Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Habitat
shrublands, tropical grasslands
Fields, marshes, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
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
Requires a lot of watering, 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, 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
Pest Free
Mosaic potyvirus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Detoxification, Insect Bites, Stomach pain, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Pesticide, The essential oil is used as insect repellent
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CHENOPODIUM ambrosioides
IRIS fulva
Common Name
Mexican Tea
Copper iris
In Hindi
Dysphania ambrosioides
Copper Iris
In German
Mexikanischer Drüsengänsefuß
Copper Iris
In French
Épazote
Copper Iris
In Spanish
Dysphania ambrosioides
Cobre Iris
In Greek
Μεξικού τσάι
χαλκός Iris
In Portuguese
Dysphania ambrosioides
Copper Iris
In Polish
Komosa piżmowa
Miedź Iris
In Latin
Dysphania ambrosioides
Iris Copper
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Liliales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Dysphanieae
Irideae
Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Mexican Tea and Copper Iris
Season and care of Mexican Tea and Copper Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Tea and Copper Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Tea season is Summer and Fall and Copper Iris season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mexican Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Tea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican Tea and Copper Iris Physical Information
Mexican Tea and Copper Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Tea height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Tea and Copper Iris are as follows:
Mexican Tea flower color: Green
Mexican Tea leaf color: Green and Light Green
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
- Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Mexican Tea and Copper Iris
Care of Mexican Tea and Copper Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Tea 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 Mexican Tea 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.