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