Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Brazil
Southeastern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-14
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 8
11-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Blue, Burgundy, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
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
Sword-like
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut out old flower stalks, Cut out old leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Balanced garden plant fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Rodent, Viruses
Mealybugs, Slugs, Soft scales, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Nasal Congestion
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Regulates Blood Sugar, Snakebite
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used in curries, soups, stews, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
NEOMARICA caerulea
Bidens alba
Common Name
Giant Apostle's Iris, Walking Iris
Beggarticks, Bidens, black jack, burr marigolds, tickseeds, Spanish needles
In Hindi
Walking Iris
Bidens
In German
Gehen Iris
Bidens
In French
Iris Marcher
Bidens
In Spanish
caminar Iris
Bidens
In Greek
περπάτημα Iris
Bidens
In Portuguese
Andar Iris
Bidens
In Polish
Walking Iris
Bidens
In Latin
O Thaumantias
Bidens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Mariceae
Coreopsideae
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Walking Iris and Bidens
Season and care of Walking Iris and Bidens is important to know. While considering everything about Walking Iris and Bidens Care, growing season is an essential factor. Walking Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bidens season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Walking Iris is Loam, Sand and for Bidens is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Walking Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bidens is Neutral.
Walking Iris and Bidens Physical Information
Walking Iris and Bidens physical information is very important for comparison. Walking Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Bidens height is Not Available and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Walking Iris and Bidens are as follows:
Walking Iris flower color: White, Blue, Burgundy, Lavender and Blue Violet
Walking Iris leaf color: Green
Bidens flower color: Yellow
- Bidens leaf color: Green
Care of Walking Iris and Bidens
Care of Walking Iris and Bidens include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Walking Iris pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks and Cut out old leaves and Bidens pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Walking Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bidens needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.