A striking clump-forming perennial with elegant sword-like foliage and exotic indigo-blue flowers marked with yellow and white. Known as “walking iris” due to its unique habit of producing plantlets on spent flower stems, which root as they arch to the ground. Ideal for tropical-style gardens, borders and large containers.
Light requirement: Full sun to part shade
Water requirement: Moderate
Watering frequency: Keep soil evenly moist during active growth; reduce slightly in cooler months
Soil: Rich, well-drained soil with good organic matter content
Skill level: Easy to moderate
Growth rate: Moderate
Suitable for container gardens: Yes
Mature Height: 60–100cm
Mature Width: 60–90cm
Seasonality: Evergreen in warm climates; semi-deciduous in cooler regions
Drought Tolerant: Low to moderate once established
Frost Tolerant: Low
Wind Tolerant: Moderate
Leaf colour: Mid green
Leaf Variegation pattern: None
Size of leaf: Long strap-like leaves, typically 40–80cm long
Flower colour: Indigo blue with yellow and white markings
Flowering season: Spring through summer, with sporadic flowering in warm conditions
Flower size: Large iris-like blooms, approximately 8–10cm across
A striking clump-forming perennial with elegant sword-like foliage and exotic indigo-blue flowers marked with yellow and white. Known as “walking iris” due to its unique habit of producing plantlets on spent flower stems, which root as they arch to the ground. Ideal for tropical-style gardens, borders and large containers.
Light requirement: Full sun to part shade
Water requirement: Moderate
Watering frequency: Keep soil evenly moist during active growth; reduce slightly in cooler months
Soil: Rich, well-drained soil with good organic matter content
Skill level: Easy to moderate
Growth rate: Moderate
Suitable for container gardens: Yes
Mature Height: 60–100cm
Mature Width: 60–90cm
Seasonality: Evergreen in warm climates; semi-deciduous in cooler regions
Drought Tolerant: Low to moderate once established
Frost Tolerant: Low
Wind Tolerant: Moderate
Leaf colour: Mid green
Leaf Variegation pattern: None
Size of leaf: Long strap-like leaves, typically 40–80cm long
Flower colour: Indigo blue with yellow and white markings
Flowering season: Spring through summer, with sporadic flowering in warm conditions
Flower size: Large iris-like blooms, approximately 8–10cm across
