Copper Iris
Add striking color to your garden with the Copper Iris (Iris fulva), a beautiful native perennial. This plant features showy flowers in shades of dark apricot, brick red, and bronze, with six drooping petals atop tall stalks and swordlike foliage. Perfectly suited for rain gardens, swamps, and wet meadows, it thrives in moist to wet soil and tolerates standing water or short droughts. This resilient perennial attracts hummingbirds and bees, offering brilliant floral displays when paired with blue or purple varieties.
$15.19
Owner Satisfaction
4.0
/ 5
Category Rank
3565
/ 3663
#3565 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-45%
Below average
Botanical Name
Iris fulva
/ Iris fulva
Who it's for
- Unique Coloration
- Excellent for Wet Areas
- Low Maintenance Perennial
Who should skip it
- Strict Moisture Requirement
- Aggressive Spreader
- Short Bloom Period
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Iris fulva
Mature Height
24-36 inches
Mature Spread
12-24 inches
Light Requirements
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade
Soil Moisture
Moist / Wet
Bloom Time
Spring to early summer
Shipping Zones
2-10 (Excludes AK, HI, GU, PR, VI, CAN)
Life Cycle
Perennial
Features
- Native species ideal for wet areas
- Attracts hummingbirds and bees
- Deer resistant and naturalizes well
- Tolerates standing water and drought
- Showy flowers in unique bronze hues
- Suitable for rain gardens
What customers say
Customers highly value the striking, unique coloration of the Copper Iris, praising the robust and true to color blooms when establishment is successful. The initial quality of the rhizomes is often noted positively. However, sentiment is sharply divided based on planting success. A significant number of reviews report disappointment due to rhizomes failing to sprout or thrive, leading to frustration over investment. This inconsistency suggests variability in dormancy or handling. The overall value proposition is entirely dependent on successful growth; those who achieve the stunning copper hue feel the value is excellent, while others rate the product poorly due to establishment failure.
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