Copper Iris (Iris fulva) is a seasonal plant with red blooms late spring into summer. They prefer wet to mesic soil in sun to part sun where they grow up to 3 feet tall. They are a good choice for slopes and basins. Companion plants include Palm Sedge (Carex muskigemensis) and Rose Mallow (Hibiscus laevis).
Maintenance
No serious maintenance needs.
About
Light Requirements
Sun,
Part Sun Moisture Requirements
Slopes,
Basin Soil Requirements
Clay,
Loam Height
Short,
Medium Spacing
1 to 2 feet Category
Seasonal Attracts
Bees,
Hummingbirds Illinois Native Plant Status
Yes Bloom Time
May,
June,
July Bloom Color
Red Seasonality
Spring,
Summer Sociability
Groups of 10-20