Iris fulva (Copper Iris)
GARDEN SITE: ☀️-⛅ Slightly acidic, moist to wet, humus-rich soil. Can be grown in standing water of up to six inches. Intolerant of drought or dry soil.
SIZE: 2-3 ft. Spread: 1-2 ft.
FLOWERS: Showy, copper to brick-red. April-June.
WILDLIFE: Attracts hummingbirds, bees, butterflies and moths.
LARVAL HOST TO: Virginia Ctenucha moth, Agreeable Tiger moth, Dull-barred Endothenia moth, Picture-wing fly
ZONE: 5-9
DISTRIBUTION: Central and southern United States
Perfect for standing water or consistently soggy areas, Iris fulva, is a stunning perennial with large flowers in shades of copper, brick-red and terracotta. This Iris forms large clumps of sword-shaped, bright green leaves that remain attractive after the blooms have faded. Favored by hummingbirds and many species of pollinator insects, the Copper Iris is resistant to deer browse and has no serious insect or disease problems. An excellent addition to bog gardens, rain gardens, water gardens or near ponds and streams.
GARDEN SITE: ☀️-⛅ Slightly acidic, moist to wet, humus-rich soil. Can be grown in standing water of up to six inches. Intolerant of drought or dry soil.
SIZE: 2-3 ft. Spread: 1-2 ft.
FLOWERS: Showy, copper to brick-red. April-June.
WILDLIFE: Attracts hummingbirds, bees, butterflies and moths.
LARVAL HOST TO: Virginia Ctenucha moth, Agreeable Tiger moth, Dull-barred Endothenia moth, Picture-wing fly
ZONE: 5-9
DISTRIBUTION: Central and southern United States
Perfect for standing water or consistently soggy areas, Iris fulva, is a stunning perennial with large flowers in shades of copper, brick-red and terracotta. This Iris forms large clumps of sword-shaped, bright green leaves that remain attractive after the blooms have faded. Favored by hummingbirds and many species of pollinator insects, the Copper Iris is resistant to deer browse and has no serious insect or disease problems. An excellent addition to bog gardens, rain gardens, water gardens or near ponds and streams.
GARDEN SITE: ☀️-⛅ Slightly acidic, moist to wet, humus-rich soil. Can be grown in standing water of up to six inches. Intolerant of drought or dry soil.
SIZE: 2-3 ft. Spread: 1-2 ft.
FLOWERS: Showy, copper to brick-red. April-June.
WILDLIFE: Attracts hummingbirds, bees, butterflies and moths.
LARVAL HOST TO: Virginia Ctenucha moth, Agreeable Tiger moth, Dull-barred Endothenia moth, Picture-wing fly
ZONE: 5-9
DISTRIBUTION: Central and southern United States
Perfect for standing water or consistently soggy areas, Iris fulva, is a stunning perennial with large flowers in shades of copper, brick-red and terracotta. This Iris forms large clumps of sword-shaped, bright green leaves that remain attractive after the blooms have faded. Favored by hummingbirds and many species of pollinator insects, the Copper Iris is resistant to deer browse and has no serious insect or disease problems. An excellent addition to bog gardens, rain gardens, water gardens or near ponds and streams.