Neomarica northiana

Neomarica northiana

Neomarica northiana

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Neomarica northiana, commonly known as Walking Iris, is a clump-forming, evergreen perennial with striking blue, white, and yellow iris-like flowers that bloom in warm seasons. This unique plant gets its name because new plantlets develop at the tips of arching flower stems, which eventually bend to the ground and take root, giving the appearance of "walking" across the garden.

With its long, sword-like green leaves and exotic flowers that resemble orchids, the Walking Iris is an excellent choice for tropical gardens, borders, or shaded areas. It thrives in part shade to full shade, requires minimal care, and is moderately drought-tolerant once established.

Growing Requirements

Prefers moist, well-drained soil, thrives in part shade to full shade, and benefits from occasional watering during dry periods.

Unique Features

  • Unusual "walking" growth habit with plantlets forming on flower stems
  • Striking blue, white, and yellow iris-like flowers
  • Low-maintenance, clump-forming, and evergreen
  • Ideal for shaded garden beds, borders, and pots
  • Moderately drought-tolerant and pest-resistant

Uses & Display Suggestions

Perfect for shaded garden beds, tropical landscapes, underplanting, mass planting, and container gardens.


Light requirement: Full Sun and Part sun/part shade

Water requirement: Medium

Watering frequency:

Soil: Well-Drained, Moist, Loamy

Skill level: Beginner

Growth rate: Intermediate

Suitable for containers: Yes

More info: Low-maintenance; thrives in moist, well-drained soil, needs occasional watering, and benefits from deadheading spent flowers.

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Drought tolerance: Medium

Frost tolerance: Low

Wind tolerance: Medium

Disease and pest susceptibility: Highly resistant to pests and diseases.

Mature height: 75 cm

Mature width: 75 cm

Suitable for shaping: No

Colour: Green

Variegation: No

Size: Large

Seasonality: Evergreen

Flowering: Yes; profuse/bright display

Flower colour: Blue, White, Yellow

Flower fragrant: Yes

Flowering season: Spring to Summer

Fruit: No

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