Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Types
Neomarica gracilis
-
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
dry rocky watercourses
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-14
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue, Burgundy, Lavender, Blue Violet
Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Rhizome division
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut out old flower stalks, Cut out old leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Balanced garden plant fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Rodent, Viruses
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Billbugs, Borers, Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Gastric disturbances, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Juice of fresh root used for treatment of dropsy
Part of Plant Used
-
Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Making Perfumes, Used as a flavouring in food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Tropical
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
NEOMARICA caerulea
Iris germanica
Common Name
Giant Apostle's Iris, Walking Iris
German Iris
In Hindi
Walking Iris
German Iris
In German
Gehen Iris
German Iris
In French
Iris Marcher
German Iris
In Spanish
caminar Iris
German Iris
In Greek
περπάτημα Iris
German Iris
In Portuguese
Andar Iris
German Iris
In Polish
Walking Iris
German Iris
In Latin
O Thaumantias
German Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Iridaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Walking Iris and German Iris
Season and care of Walking Iris and German Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Walking Iris and German Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Walking Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and German Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Walking Iris is Loam, Sand and for German Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Walking Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for German Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Walking Iris and German Iris Physical Information
Walking Iris and German Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Walking Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas German Iris height is 71.10 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Walking Iris and German Iris are as follows:
Walking Iris flower color: White, Blue, Burgundy, Lavender and Blue Violet
Walking Iris leaf color: Green
German Iris flower color: Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple and White
- German Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Walking Iris and German Iris
Care of Walking Iris and German Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Walking Iris pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks and Cut out old leaves and German Iris 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 German Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.