Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Types
Neomarica gracilis
Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
gardens, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-14
11-12
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 8
12-6
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Blue, Burgundy, Lavender, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, 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, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, 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
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Balanced garden plant fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Rodent, Viruses
Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fiber, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
NEOMARICA caerulea
X CITROFORTUNELLA floridana
Common Name
Giant Apostle's Iris, Walking Iris
Limequat
In Hindi
Walking Iris
Limequat
In German
Gehen Iris
Limequat
In French
Iris Marcher
Limequat
In Spanish
caminar Iris
Limequat
In Greek
περπάτημα Iris
Limequat
In Portuguese
Andar Iris
Limequat
In Polish
Walking Iris
Limequat
In Latin
O Thaumantias
Limequat
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Sapindales
Family
Iridaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Walking Iris and Limequat
Season and care of Walking Iris and Limequat is important to know. While considering everything about Walking Iris and Limequat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Walking Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Limequat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Walking Iris is Loam, Sand and for Limequat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Walking Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Limequat is Acidic, Neutral.
Walking Iris and Limequat Physical Information
Walking Iris and Limequat physical information is very important for comparison. Walking Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Limequat height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Walking Iris and Limequat are as follows:
Walking Iris flower color: White, Blue, Burgundy, Lavender and Blue Violet
Walking Iris leaf color: Green
Limequat flower color: White
- Limequat leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Walking Iris and Limequat
Care of Walking Iris and Limequat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Walking Iris pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks and Cut out old leaves and Limequat pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Walking Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Limequat needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.