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Copper Iris (Iris fulva)
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Copper Iris (Iris fulva)
Copper Iris (Iris fulva)
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Works well near water, in rain gardens, and perennial beds where rich, organic soil is abundant.
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Iris fulva
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The striking bronze flowers make copper iris easy to identify. In Missouri, it is found in the southeast corner of the state. Three petals and three larger petal-like sepals form the classic "fleur-de-lis" shape. Copper iris is beardless and crestless and has a more flattened flower shape than other irises.
Copper iris was our "Native Plant of the Year" in 2014. One of four native irises in MO, it is clay tolerant and makes a great addition to rain gardens; it grows naturally in moist to wet soils. If growing in a perennial bed, make sure the soil is rich and organic. It may need to be thinned after a few seasons; it spreads via rhizome and can make a very large clump.
Companion plants: Marsh Milkweed, Rose Mallow, Golden Ragwort, Mist Flower, Palm Sedge, Sweet Coneflower
Uses: deer resistant, rain gardens, hummingbirds, clay soil
Bloom time: May
Height: 18 to 24 inches
Space: 16 to 20 inches
Sun: Full sun to medium shade
Moisture: Average to wet
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My copper iris did really well this year, and has put on a lot of seed pods? Are they able to grow from these, or only from the rhizomes? Thanks.
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pat
- 8/8/2016
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They grow from seed, though germination can be sporadic over a couple of years. When you open a pod, the seeds should be soft and brown. You can sow them immediately, and often some will germinate by fall.
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where can I find zone information for your plants? Laura
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- 3/28/2021
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Do copper irises require any care after blooming? Do they benefit from their stems being cut or leaves pruned at season's end?
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- 5/27/2021
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