Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
Fields, marshes, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-11
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 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
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Brown
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
Oblong-lanceolate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CALENDULA officinalis
IRIS fulva
Common Name
Pot Marigold
Copper iris
In Hindi
Pot Marigold
Copper Iris
In German
Ringelblume
Copper Iris
In French
pot Marigold
Copper Iris
In Spanish
Caléndula
Cobre Iris
In Greek
καλέντουλα
χαλκός Iris
In Portuguese
pot Marigold
Copper Iris
In Polish
Pot Marigold
Miedź Iris
In Latin
Zinnia Pot
Iris Copper
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Calenduleae
Irideae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Pot Marigold and Copper Iris
Season and care of Pot Marigold and Copper Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Pot Marigold and Copper Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pot Marigold season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer and Copper Iris season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pot Marigold is Well drained and for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pot Marigold and Copper Iris Physical Information
Pot Marigold and Copper Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Pot Marigold and Copper Iris are as follows:
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
- Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Pot Marigold and Copper Iris
Care of Pot Marigold and Copper Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Pot Marigold 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.