Life Span
Perennial
Annual, biennial or perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Brazil
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Neomarica gracilis
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-14
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 8
10-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue, Burgundy, Lavender, Blue Violet
Pink, Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Water deeply about once a week
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
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
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Fertilizers
Balanced garden plant fertilizer
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Rodent, Viruses
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
-
Poultice
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used in chopped mixed salad
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
NEOMARICA caerulea
LAVATERA arborea
Common Name
Giant Apostle's Iris, Walking Iris
Tree Mallow
In Hindi
Walking Iris
Tree Mallow
In German
Gehen Iris
Baum Mallow
In French
Iris Marcher
Arbre Mallow
In Spanish
caminar Iris
árbol de la malva
In Greek
περπάτημα Iris
δέντρο Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Andar Iris
Mallow
In Polish
Walking Iris
drzewo Mallow
In Latin
O Thaumantias
ligno malvae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Walking Iris and Tree Mallow
Season and care of Walking Iris and Tree Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Walking Iris and Tree Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Walking Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tree Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Walking Iris is Loam, Sand and for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Walking Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Walking Iris and Tree Mallow Physical Information
Walking Iris and Tree Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Walking Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Walking Iris and Tree Mallow are as follows:
Walking Iris flower color: White, Blue, Burgundy, Lavender and Blue Violet
Walking Iris leaf color: Green
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
- Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Walking Iris and Tree Mallow
Care of Walking Iris and Tree Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Walking Iris pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks and Cut out old leaves and Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning. In summer Walking Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.