Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
-
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Habitat
-
Fields, marshes, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
6-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 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, Lemon yellow
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, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Rosette
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment
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, 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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
-
Mosaic potyvirus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Skin Diseases
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
-
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
DYCKIA brevifolia
IRIS fulva
Common Name
Sawblade
Copper iris
In Hindi
Sawblade
Copper Iris
In German
Sawblade
Copper Iris
In French
Sawblade
Copper Iris
In Spanish
Dyckia piña
Cobre Iris
In Greek
Sawblade
χαλκός Iris
In Portuguese
Sawblade
Copper Iris
In Polish
Sawblade
Miedź Iris
In Latin
Sawblade
Iris Copper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Liliales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Pitcairnioideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Sawblade and Copper Iris
Season and care of Sawblade and Copper Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Sawblade and Copper Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sawblade season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Copper Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sawblade is Loam, Sand and for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sawblade is Acidic, Neutral and for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sawblade and Copper Iris Physical Information
Sawblade and Copper Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Sawblade height is 20.30 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Sawblade and Copper Iris are as follows:
Sawblade flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Sawblade leaf color: Green
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
- Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Sawblade and Copper Iris
Care of Sawblade and Copper Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sawblade 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 Sawblade 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.