Copper Iris, Tawny Iris, American Copper Iris
Perfect for standing water, Iris fulva (Copper Iris) is a striking perennial with unusual, flat-topped, beardless flowers, up to 3 in. across (7 cm), the warm color of copper, terracotta, brick-red, and sometimes yellow. Blooming in late spring to early summer, they rise atop upright stakes reaching 2-3 ft. (60-90 cm). The beauty of the flowers attracts hummingbirds. This Iris species forms foliage clumps of sword-shaped, arching, bright green leaves which arise from shallowly rooted, branching rhizomes and remain attractive through the growing season.
| Hardiness |
6 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
6 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 3, 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 |
| Plant Type | Aquatic Plants, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Iridaceae |
| Genus | Iris other species |
| Common names | Iris |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
18" - 24" (50cm - 60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average, High |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive, Poorly Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Native Plants | Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Midwest, Mississippi, Missouri, Southeast, Southwest, Tennessee, Texas, United States |
| Tolerance | Deer, Clay Soil, Wet Soil |
| Attracts | Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Bog Gardens, Ponds And Streams, Rain Gardens, Water Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
6 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
6 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 3, 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 |
| Plant Type | Aquatic Plants, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Iridaceae |
| Genus | Iris other species |
| Common names | Iris |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
18" - 24" (50cm - 60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average, High |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive, Poorly Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Native Plants | Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Midwest, Mississippi, Missouri, Southeast, Southwest, Tennessee, Texas, United States |
| Tolerance | Deer, Clay Soil, Wet Soil |
| Attracts | Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Bog Gardens, Ponds And Streams, Rain Gardens, Water Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
How many Iris fulva (Copper Iris) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Iris fulva (Copper Iris) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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