Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Herbaceous perennial
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Habitat
Grassland
Fields, marshes, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-11
AHS Heat Zone
9-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Tiny
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer
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
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less 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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Mosaic potyvirus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Burns, Cold, constipation, Cough, Emmoiliant, Eye Problems, Sore throat, Stomachic, Swelling, Tonsillitis
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used As Food
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LINUM perenne 'Album'
IRIS fulva
Common Name
Perennial Flax
Copper iris
In Hindi
linum perenne
Copper Iris
In German
Linom perenne
Copper Iris
In French
Linom perenne
Copper Iris
In Spanish
linom perenne
Cobre Iris
In Greek
Linum perenne
χαλκός Iris
In Portuguese
linum perenne
Copper Iris
In Polish
len trwały
Miedź Iris
In Latin
Linum perenne
Iris Copper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Linaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Irideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Perennial Flax and Copper Iris
Season and care of Perennial Flax and Copper Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Perennial Flax and Copper Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perennial Flax season is Summer and Copper Iris season is Summer. The type of soil for Perennial Flax is Loam, Sand and for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Perennial Flax is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Perennial Flax and Copper Iris Physical Information
Perennial Flax and Copper Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Perennial Flax height is 10.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Perennial Flax and Copper Iris are as follows:
Perennial Flax flower color: White
Perennial Flax leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
- Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Perennial Flax and Copper Iris
Care of Perennial Flax and Copper Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perennial Flax 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 Perennial Flax 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.