Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Perennial
Origin
United States
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
-
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Habitat
Rich Woods
Fields, marshes, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
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
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lavender, White
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
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Mosaic potyvirus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Phlox bifida
IRIS fulva
Common Name
Phlox bifida, Phlox
Copper iris
In Hindi
Phlox bifida
Copper Iris
In German
Phlox bifida
Copper Iris
In French
Phlox bifida
Copper Iris
In Spanish
Phlox bifida
Cobre Iris
In Greek
Phlox bifida
χαλκός Iris
In Portuguese
Phlox bifida
Copper Iris
In Polish
Phlox bifida
Miedź Iris
In Latin
Phlox bifida
Iris Copper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Phlox bifida and Copper Iris
Season and care of Phlox bifida and Copper Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Phlox bifida and Copper Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Phlox bifida season is Spring and Copper Iris season is Spring. The type of soil for Phlox bifida is Loam and for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Phlox bifida is Neutral and for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Phlox bifida and Copper Iris Physical Information
Phlox bifida and Copper Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Phlox bifida height is 25.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Phlox bifida and Copper Iris are as follows:
Phlox bifida flower color: Lavender and White
Phlox bifida leaf color: Green
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
- Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Phlox bifida and Copper Iris
Care of Phlox bifida and Copper Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Phlox bifida pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Copper Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Phlox bifida 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.