Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Melanesia
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Pastures
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Blue Violet
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Linear
Reniform
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
pollinators
Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Expectorant
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS sibirica
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
Siberian Iris
Copperleaf
In Hindi
Siberian Iris
Copperleaf
In German
Sibirische Schwertlilie
Copperleaf
In French
L'Iris de Sibérie
Copperleaf
In Spanish
Siberian Iris
copperleaf
In Greek
Siberian Iris
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
Siberian Iris
Copperleaf
In Polish
Kosaciec syberyjski
CopperLeaf
In Latin
Siberian Iris
Copperleaf
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Euphorbiales
Family
Iridaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Acalyphoideae
Season and Care of Siberian Iris and Copperleaf
Season and care of Siberian Iris and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Siberian Iris and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siberian Iris season is Summer and Copperleaf season is Summer. The type of soil for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Siberian Iris and Copperleaf Physical Information
Siberian Iris and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Siberian Iris and Copperleaf are as follows:
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
- Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze
Care of Siberian Iris and Copperleaf
Care of Siberian Iris and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.