Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Brazil
Types
-
Neomarica gracilis
Habitat
Boggy areas, Fens, Fields, meadows, Swamps, Woodlands
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-14
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
H1, H2, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
-
White, Blue, Burgundy, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Sword-like
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
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?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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 Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut out old flower stalks, Cut out old leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize every year, Mulch, Nitrogen
Balanced garden plant fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Apple Maggot, Fall Webworm, Red blotch, Scale
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Rodent, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
-
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARONIA arbutifolia
NEOMARICA caerulea
Common Name
Red Chokeberry
Giant Apostle's Iris, Walking Iris
In Hindi
लाल Chokeberry
Walking Iris
In German
Rote Apfelbeere
Gehen Iris
In French
Red Chokeberry
Iris Marcher
In Spanish
rojo Chokeberry
caminar Iris
In Greek
κόκκινο Chokeberry
περπάτημα Iris
In Portuguese
Red Chokeberry
Andar Iris
In Polish
Red aronii
Walking Iris
In Latin
arbutifolia
O Thaumantias
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Red Chokeberry and Walking Iris
Season and care of Red Chokeberry and Walking Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Red Chokeberry and Walking Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Chokeberry season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Walking Iris season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Chokeberry is Clay, Loam and for Walking Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Walking Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Chokeberry and Walking Iris Physical Information
Red Chokeberry and Walking Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Red Chokeberry height is 180.00 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Walking Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Red Chokeberry and Walking Iris are as follows:
Red Chokeberry flower color:
Red Chokeberry leaf color:
Walking Iris flower color: White, Blue, Burgundy, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Walking Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Red Chokeberry and Walking Iris
Care of Red Chokeberry and Walking Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Chokeberry pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Walking Iris pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks and Cut out old leaves. In summer Red Chokeberry 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.