Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
it is a type of ginger
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Habitat
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
Fields, marshes, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
6-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 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, Light 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
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full 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
-
Mosaic potyvirus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Root bark
Flowers
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
IRIS fulva
Common Name
Yellow Ginger
Copper iris
In Hindi
पीले अदरक
Copper Iris
In German
Gelber Ingwer
Copper Iris
In French
Ginger Jaune
Copper Iris
In Spanish
jengibre amarillo
Cobre Iris
In Greek
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
χαλκός Iris
In Portuguese
Ginger amarelo
Copper Iris
In Polish
żółty Ginger
Miedź Iris
In Latin
Yellow Gingiber
Iris Copper
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Monocotyledonae
Liliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Liliales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Yellow Ginger and Copper Iris
Season and care of Yellow Ginger and Copper Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Ginger and Copper Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Ginger season is Summer and Fall and Copper Iris season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yellow Ginger and Copper Iris Physical Information
Yellow Ginger and Copper Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Ginger and Copper Iris are as follows:
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
- Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Yellow Ginger and Copper Iris
Care of Yellow Ginger and Copper Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Ginger 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 Yellow Ginger 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.