Copper iris
Iris fulva
Copper iris is a stunning native Louisiana iris bearing distinctive brick-red to copper-orange blooms in spring, thriving in moist to wet soils along pond edges, rain gardens, and stream banks. It performs best in part shade to full sun and appreciates consistent moisture or even shallow standing water. Divide clumps every 3-4 years after flowering to maintain vigor and encourage abundant blooms.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 48″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Flowers
red
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Keep Soil Consistently Moist, Especially During The Growing Season; Tolerates Wet Conditions Better Than Most Irises
Soil pH
5 – 8.5
Temperature
-25° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 48″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed, Division, Cutting
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Apr 17, 2014 by EOL − Christopher Tracey (cc-by-nc-sa)
No nurseries currently have this species in stock.