Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Brazil
Southern Africa
Types
Neomarica gracilis
Perennial
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-14
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 8
10-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Burgundy, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut out old flower stalks, Cut out old leaves
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Balanced garden plant fertilizer
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Rodent, Viruses
Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Ethnobotanic
Part of Plant Used
-
Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
NEOMARICA caerulea
DIETES bicolor
Common Name
Giant Apostle's Iris, Walking Iris
African iris, Fortnight lily
In Hindi
Walking Iris
African Iris
In German
Gehen Iris
Afrikanische Iris
In French
Iris Marcher
African Iris
In Spanish
caminar Iris
Iris africano
In Greek
περπάτημα Iris
Αφρικανική Iris
In Portuguese
Andar Iris
Iris africano
In Polish
Walking Iris
Afryki Iris
In Latin
O Thaumantias
African Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Iridaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Walking Iris and African Iris
Season and care of Walking Iris and African Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Walking Iris and African Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Walking Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and African Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Walking Iris is Loam, Sand and for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Walking Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Walking Iris and African Iris Physical Information
Walking Iris and African Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Walking Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Walking Iris and African Iris are as follows:
Walking Iris flower color: White, Blue, Burgundy, Lavender and Blue Violet
Walking Iris leaf color: Green
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
- African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Walking Iris and African Iris
Care of Walking Iris and African Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Walking Iris pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks and Cut out old leaves and African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Walking Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.