Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Brazil
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Types
Neomarica gracilis
Mountain silverbell , Rosea
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Floodplains, low mountains, Lower slopes, secondary forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-14
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Burgundy, Lavender, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
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 grass to maintain level, 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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
NEOMARICA caerulea
ORNITHOGALUM nutans
Common Name
Giant Apostle's Iris, Walking Iris
Drooping Star-of-Bethlehem, Nodding Star-of-Bethlehem, Silver Bells
In Hindi
Walking Iris
Silver bells
In German
Gehen Iris
Silver bells
In French
Iris Marcher
Silver bells
In Spanish
caminar Iris
Silver bells
In Greek
περπάτημα Iris
Silver bells
In Portuguese
Andar Iris
Silver bells
In Polish
Walking Iris
Silver bells
In Latin
O Thaumantias
Silver bells
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Asparagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Eudicots
Season and Care of Walking Iris and Silver Bells
Season and care of Walking Iris and Silver Bells is important to know. While considering everything about Walking Iris and Silver Bells Care, growing season is an essential factor. Walking Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Bells season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Walking Iris is Loam, Sand and for Silver Bells is while the PH of soil for Walking Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Bells is .
Walking Iris and Silver Bells Physical Information
Walking Iris and Silver Bells physical information is very important for comparison. Walking Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Silver Bells height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Walking Iris and Silver Bells are as follows:
Walking Iris flower color: White, Blue, Burgundy, Lavender and Blue Violet
Walking Iris leaf color: Green
Silver Bells flower color: White
- Silver Bells leaf color: Green
Care of Walking Iris and Silver Bells
Care of Walking Iris and Silver Bells include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Walking Iris pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks and Cut out old leaves and Silver Bells pruning is done Prune grass to maintain level, 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 Silver Bells needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.