Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Brazil
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Types
Neomarica gracilis
Iris sibirica
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Damp shady woods, Pastures
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-14
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Burgundy, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
pollinators
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as an insecticide
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Tropical
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
NEOMARICA caerulea
IRIS sibirica
Common Name
Giant Apostle's Iris, Walking Iris
Siberian Iris
In Hindi
Walking Iris
Siberian Iris
In German
Gehen Iris
Sibirische Schwertlilie
In French
Iris Marcher
L'Iris de Sibérie
In Spanish
caminar Iris
Siberian Iris
In Greek
περπάτημα Iris
Siberian Iris
In Portuguese
Andar Iris
Siberian Iris
In Polish
Walking Iris
Kosaciec syberyjski
In Latin
O Thaumantias
Siberian Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Walking Iris and Siberian Iris
Season and care of Walking Iris and Siberian Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Walking Iris and Siberian Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Walking Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Siberian Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Walking Iris is Loam, Sand and for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Walking Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
Walking Iris and Siberian Iris Physical Information
Walking Iris and Siberian Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Walking Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Walking Iris and Siberian Iris are as follows:
Walking Iris flower color: White, Blue, Burgundy, Lavender and Blue Violet
Walking Iris leaf color: Green
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
- Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Walking Iris and Siberian Iris
Care of Walking Iris and Siberian Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Walking Iris pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks and Cut out old leaves and Siberian 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 Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.