Iris fulva

copper iris

Family	Iridaceae
Plant Type	herbaceous perennial
Zone	USDA: 5a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3
Care Level	low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height	60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Spread	30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light	full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture	average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type
Soil pH	acidic to alkaline

Description	The herbaceous perennial Iris fulva (copper iris) bears showy and medium red blossoms during late spring to early summer. The foliage is greyish lime in colour.
Typical Uses	Pond.
Special Characteristics	Birds are attracted to Iris fulva .
Cautions	Where conditions are favourable, Iris fulva (copper iris) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.