Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Brazil
Types
-
Neomarica gracilis
Habitat
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-14
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 5
12 - 8
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Purple
White, Blue, Burgundy, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Sword-like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Cut out old flower stalks, Cut out old leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Balanced garden plant fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Rodent, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
-
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Tropical
Botanical Name
DIPSACUS fullonum
NEOMARICA caerulea
Common Name
Fuller's Teasel
Giant Apostle's Iris, Walking Iris
In Hindi
Fuller's Teasel
Walking Iris
In German
Fullers Karde
Gehen Iris
In French
Cardère à foulon
Iris Marcher
In Spanish
Cardo de Fuller
caminar Iris
In Greek
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
περπάτημα Iris
In Portuguese
Carda de Fuller
Andar Iris
In Polish
Fullera Oset
Walking Iris
In Latin
Teasel Fullonis
O Thaumantias
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Liliales
Family
Dipsacaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Dipsacoideae
Iridoideae
Properties of Fuller's Teasel and Walking Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Fuller's Teasel and Walking Iris? We provide you with everything About Fuller's Teasel and Walking Iris. Fuller's Teasel has thorns and Walking Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Fuller's Teasel does not have fragrant flowers. Fuller's Teasel has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Walking Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Fuller's Teasel and Walking Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Fuller's Teasel and Walking Iris
Season and care of Fuller's Teasel and Walking Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Fuller's Teasel and Walking Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuller's Teasel season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Walking Iris season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam and for Walking Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Walking Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Fuller's Teasel and Walking Iris Physical Information
Fuller's Teasel and Walking Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Walking Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Fuller's Teasel and Walking Iris are as follows:
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Walking Iris flower color: White, Blue, Burgundy, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Walking Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Walking Iris
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Walking Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Walking Iris pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks and Cut out old leaves. In summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Walking Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.