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Iris fulva is commonly called copper iris because of the unusual copper color of its flowers. It is a beardless, crestless iris (Louisiana Iris group) that is native to swamps and wetlands of the deep South and of the lower Mississippi Valley from Louisiana north to southeastern Missouri and southern Illinois. Terra cotta or copper colored irises appear in late spring atop flower scapes typically growing 2-3’ tall. Flowers are reportedly pollinated by hummingbirds. Sword-shaped, linear, bright green leaves.
Best grown in fertile, slightly acidic, consistently moist to wet soils in full sun. Tolerates part shade, particularly in the southern part of its growing range. Does well in wet clayey soils. May be grown in up to 6” of standing water. Grow in containers in water gardens. (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Gardens Plant Finder)
| Common Name | Copper Iris |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Iris fulva |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Container/Amount | 2 gallon |
| Hardiness Zone | 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a |
| Growth Rate | Average |
| Light Requirements | Part-sun, Sun |
| Height | 2-3' |
| Width | 1-2' |
| Soil Condition | Average to Wet Soils |
| Water Needs | Average to wet |
| Blooming Period | late Spring |
| Flower Color | Coppery |
| Fragrance | Yes |
| Foliage Color | green |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
