Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Brazil
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Neomarica gracilis
it is a type of birch
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Hillside, Mountain tops
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-14
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Blue, Burgundy, Lavender, Blue Violet
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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 Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
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
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
Prune to half of its height
Fertilizers
Balanced garden plant fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Rodent, Viruses
Borers, Chlorosis
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
-
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Part of Plant Used
-
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
NEOMARICA caerulea
BETULA alleghaniensis
Common Name
Giant Apostle's Iris, Walking Iris
Yellow Birch
In Hindi
Walking Iris
Yellow Birch
In German
Gehen Iris
Yellow Birch
In French
Iris Marcher
bouleau jaune
In Spanish
caminar Iris
Abedul amarillo
In Greek
περπάτημα Iris
κίτρινο Birch
In Portuguese
Andar Iris
κίτρινο Birch
In Polish
Walking Iris
żółte brzozy
In Latin
O Thaumantias
Birch flavum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Walking Iris and Yellow Birch
Season and care of Walking Iris and Yellow Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Walking Iris and Yellow Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Walking Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yellow Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Walking Iris is Loam, Sand and for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Walking Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Walking Iris and Yellow Birch Physical Information
Walking Iris and Yellow Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Walking Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Walking Iris and Yellow Birch are as follows:
Walking Iris flower color: White, Blue, Burgundy, Lavender and Blue Violet
Walking Iris leaf color: Green
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
- Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Walking Iris and Yellow Birch
Care of Walking Iris and Yellow Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Walking Iris pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks and Cut out old leaves and Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height. In summer Walking Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.