Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
Brazil
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
Types
Neomarica gracilis
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-14
2-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 8
10 - 1
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
Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
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, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Balanced garden plant fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Rodent, Viruses
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Flying insects
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Part of Plant Used
-
Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Tropical
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Botanical Name
NEOMARICA caerulea
CARDUUS nutans
Common Name
Giant Apostle's Iris, Walking Iris
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
In Hindi
Walking Iris
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
In German
Gehen Iris
Nickende Distel
In French
Iris Marcher
Musk Thistle
In Spanish
caminar Iris
Cardo de almizcle
In Greek
περπάτημα Iris
musk Thistle
In Portuguese
Andar Iris
musk Thistle
In Polish
Walking Iris
Musk Thistle
In Latin
O Thaumantias
Carduus MOSCHUS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Carduoideae
Season and Care of Walking Iris and Musk Thistle
Season and care of Walking Iris and Musk Thistle is important to know. While considering everything about Walking Iris and Musk Thistle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Walking Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Musk Thistle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Walking Iris is Loam, Sand and for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Walking Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Walking Iris and Musk Thistle Physical Information
Walking Iris and Musk Thistle physical information is very important for comparison. Walking Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Walking Iris and Musk Thistle are as follows:
Walking Iris flower color: White, Blue, Burgundy, Lavender and Blue Violet
Walking Iris leaf color: Green
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
- Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Walking Iris and Musk Thistle
Care of Walking Iris and Musk Thistle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Walking Iris pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks and Cut out old leaves and Musk Thistle pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Walking Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Musk Thistle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.