Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Ipomoea alba, Moon Vine
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Fields, marshes, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
6-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 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
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
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
Three Lobed
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water until the soil feels moist in the top
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
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
High phosphorus
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
-
Mosaic potyvirus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Beetles
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Anxiety, Confusion, hallucinations
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Snakebite
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as a vegetable, Used in curries, soups, stews
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Vine
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
IPOMOEA alba
IRIS fulva
Common Name
Evening Glory, Moonflower
Copper iris
In Hindi
Moonflower
Copper Iris
In German
Monet
Copper Iris
In French
Monet
Copper Iris
In Spanish
Monet
Cobre Iris
In Greek
Μονέ
χαλκός Iris
In Portuguese
Monet
Copper Iris
In Polish
Monet
Miedź Iris
In Latin
Monet
Iris Copper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Convolvulaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Moonflower and Copper Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Moonflower and Copper Iris? We provide you with everything About Moonflower and Copper Iris. Moonflower doesn't have thorns and Copper Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Moonflower does not have fragrant flowers. Moonflower has allergic reactions like Anxiety, Confusion and hallucinations and Copper Iris has allergic reactions like Anxiety, Confusion and hallucinations. 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 Moonflower and Copper Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Moonflower and Copper Iris
Season and care of Moonflower and Copper Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Moonflower and Copper Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Moonflower season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Copper Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Moonflower is Loam and for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Moonflower is Acidic, Neutral and for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Moonflower and Copper Iris Physical Information
Moonflower and Copper Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Moonflower height is 300.00 cm and width 5.00 cm whereas Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Moonflower and Copper Iris are as follows:
Moonflower flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Moonflower leaf color: Green
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
- Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Moonflower and Copper Iris
Care of Moonflower and Copper Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Moonflower 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 Moonflower 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.