Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Brazil
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Neomarica gracilis
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Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-14
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue, Burgundy, Lavender, Blue Violet
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Purple, Black
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
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut out old flower stalks, Cut out old leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Balanced garden plant fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Rodent, Viruses
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
-
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
NEOMARICA caerulea
RIBES nigrum
Common Name
Giant Apostle's Iris, Walking Iris
Black Currant
In Hindi
Walking Iris
Black Currant
In German
Gehen Iris
Black Currant
In French
Iris Marcher
groseille noire
In Spanish
caminar Iris
negro Grosella
In Greek
περπάτημα Iris
μαύρη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Andar Iris
groselha-preta
In Polish
Walking Iris
czarna porzeczka
In Latin
O Thaumantias
nigrum currants
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Walking Iris and Black Currant
Season and care of Walking Iris and Black Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Walking Iris and Black Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Walking Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Currant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Walking Iris is Loam, Sand and for Black Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Walking Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Walking Iris and Black Currant Physical Information
Walking Iris and Black Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Walking Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Walking Iris and Black Currant are as follows:
Walking Iris flower color: White, Blue, Burgundy, Lavender and Blue Violet
Walking Iris leaf color: Green
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Walking Iris and Black Currant
Care of Walking Iris and Black Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Walking Iris pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks and Cut out old leaves and Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Walking Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.