Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Brazil
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Neomarica gracilis
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-14
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue, Burgundy, Lavender, Blue Violet
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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
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
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Balanced garden plant fertilizer
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Rodent, Viruses
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
-
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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 rubrum
Common Name
Giant Apostle's Iris, Walking Iris
Red Currant
In Hindi
Walking Iris
Red Currant
In German
Gehen Iris
Rote Johannisbeere
In French
Iris Marcher
Groseille
In Spanish
caminar Iris
Grosella
In Greek
περπάτημα Iris
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Andar Iris
Groselha
In Polish
Walking Iris
Porzeczkowy
In Latin
O Thaumantias
red RIBES
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Walking Iris and Red Currant
Season and care of Walking Iris and Red Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Walking Iris and Red Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Walking Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Currant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Walking Iris is Loam, Sand and for Red Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Walking Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Walking Iris and Red Currant Physical Information
Walking Iris and Red Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Walking Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Walking Iris and Red Currant are as follows:
Walking Iris flower color: White, Blue, Burgundy, Lavender and Blue Violet
Walking Iris leaf color: Green
Red Currant flower color: Green
- Red Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Walking Iris and Red Currant
Care of Walking Iris and Red Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Walking Iris pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks and Cut out old leaves and Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Walking Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.