Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Primula auricula, Bear's Ear
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Habitat
Rocky Mountains
Fields, marshes, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow Orange
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, Light Yellow, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
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 dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
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Mosaic potyvirus
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Primula auricula
IRIS fulva
Common Name
auricula, mountain cowslip or bear's ear
Copper iris
In Hindi
mountain cowslip
Copper Iris
In German
Aurikel
Copper Iris
In French
Primula auricula
Copper Iris
In Spanish
Primula auricula
Cobre Iris
In Greek
mountain cowslip
χαλκός Iris
In Portuguese
cowslip montanha
Copper Iris
In Polish
Pierwiosnek łyszczak
Miedź Iris
In Latin
Primula auricula
Iris Copper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Primuloideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Mountain Cowslip and Copper Iris
Season and care of Mountain Cowslip and Copper Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Mountain Cowslip and Copper Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mountain Cowslip season is Spring and Fall and Copper Iris season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Mountain Cowslip is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mountain Cowslip is Acidic, Neutral and for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mountain Cowslip and Copper Iris Physical Information
Mountain Cowslip and Copper Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Mountain Cowslip height is 20.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Mountain Cowslip and Copper Iris are as follows:
Mountain Cowslip flower color: Yellow and Yellow Orange
Mountain Cowslip leaf color: Green
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
- Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Mountain Cowslip and Copper Iris
Care of Mountain Cowslip and Copper Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mountain Cowslip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Copper Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mountain Cowslip 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.