Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Brazil
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Neomarica gracilis
Hybrid Tiger Lilies, Double Orange, Ditch Lily
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Roadsides, Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-14
2-8
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
Orange, Orange Red, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark 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
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut out old flower stalks, Cut out old leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Balanced garden plant fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Rodent, Viruses
Lily Beetle, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Beetles
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
chest congestion, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
NEOMARICA caerulea
LILIUM lancifolium
Common Name
Giant Apostle's Iris, Walking Iris
Tiger Lily
In Hindi
Walking Iris
टाइगर लिली
In German
Gehen Iris
Tiger Lily
In French
Iris Marcher
Tiger Lily
In Spanish
caminar Iris
lirio de tigre
In Greek
περπάτημα Iris
Κρίνος ποικιλόχρωμος
In Portuguese
Andar Iris
Tiger Lily
In Polish
Walking Iris
Tygrys Lily
In Latin
O Thaumantias
Lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Monocots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Walking Iris and Tiger Lily
Season and care of Walking Iris and Tiger Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Walking Iris and Tiger Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Walking Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tiger Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Walking Iris is Loam, Sand and for Tiger Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Walking Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tiger Lily is Acidic, Neutral.
Walking Iris and Tiger Lily Physical Information
Walking Iris and Tiger Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Walking Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Tiger Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Walking Iris and Tiger Lily are as follows:
Walking Iris flower color: White, Blue, Burgundy, Lavender and Blue Violet
Walking Iris leaf color: Green
Tiger Lily flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Black
- Tiger Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Walking Iris and Tiger Lily
Care of Walking Iris and Tiger Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Walking Iris pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks and Cut out old leaves and Tiger Lily 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 Tiger Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.