Walking Iris (Neomarica ) is a strange plant as far as iris go. The plant has secondary plants that appear to "walk" away from it. The blooms are much smaller than a Bearded Iris.
My specimen is a bit burned because it is on the hill, at the yellow house, and does not get watered frequently. Nevertheless it has about seven blooms on it despite this gross negligence.
Do not hesitate to add Walking Iris to your garden space.
We have family visiting this weekend. We will be cooking together, thrifting, and generally having a blast. See y'all on Monday if I don't check in sooner.
happy gardening
Olive
I've never seen this type of iris before. It's really pretty up close! Have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteGood Evening Olive, Do you know I have never seen this Iris before. When I looked at the first photograph, it almost looked like a cross between an alien and an insect! Sorry about that, because as the photographs unfurled, I could see how tiny the flower was. This is a really interesting plant. I shall have to look it up to see if I can find it here in England.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely weekend.
Best Wishes to you,
Daphne
This type of Iris is totally new to me. I'll keep my eye out for one. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteLol a friend just sent me a picture of this flower last week and asked me to identify it for her...and now you are writing about them....great minds and all that..grin..
ReplyDeleteHave a fun seeker.
Love, Mona
Seeker was from that automated word thingy...was supposed to say WEEKEND!
ReplyDeleteThe Neomarica iris is very attractive, such a pretty combination of colours - have a great weekend, I am sure you will find lots of bargains whilst you are out thrifting and no doubt lots of chippy paint!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad to find out about this unique little plant. It has such an exotic face and when I googled it learned that it was also called the "poor man's orchid"! I'm all for that! I hope it continues to walk around your garden.
ReplyDeleteWell, you sent me right outside to see if Aunt Laura's iris are walking iris. They are small flowers, like yours, but the flower is right on top of the stem. I still have no idea what they are, except the iris I got from Aunt Laura.
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting iris, Olive! I sort of love it!
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Claudia
My iris don't walk. They barely sitting there at this point, because Lacey love to roll in them. Have a wonderful weekend and enjoy your visitors!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty little flower, this is the first time I've seen it, I likey! Have a great Memorial Day Weekend:@)
ReplyDeleteThose are so unusual but pretty. I don't think I've ever seen those. Thanks for the pretty photos.
ReplyDeleteJudy
Your wonderful photos are looking like a pro, Olive!!
ReplyDeleteMary Alice
Your flowers are fabulous Olive as are your photos of them!... wishing you a fun filled weekend!... xoxo Julie Marie
ReplyDeleteA friend of mine gave me some of these Walking Iris for our backyard in Florida. They were something I often forgot about until they bloomed and then it was like a new experience all over again. Have a great long weekend, Olive. Ann
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of - or seen - a walking iris. How cool and different! I hope you have a great weekend with your family!
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome, Olive, and your pictures are spectacular!
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a wonderful holiday weekend!
XO,
Jane
Oh my gosh Olive...I have never seen these before. I LOVE it. Your photos are beautiful!
ReplyDeletehugs...
I have never heard of walking iris and a couple of my friends have several types of iris
ReplyDeletemy iris are beautiful this year from all our rain and nice cool weather a little sun also
Well Olive, I have never heard of a Walking Iris before! Your weekend sounds as if it is going to be quite special - enjoy! We also have a three day weekend over here, so I'm hoping that the weather will behave itself. Take care and see you again soon.
ReplyDeleteOlive, That reminds me my irises are ready to bloom...I better go check. They are on the west side of the house and I do not go there everyday. Hope you and Joe have a great weekend. Tell Joe that Ted made one of those traps...we are waiting:):) xoxo,Susie
ReplyDeleteI tried a walking iris, but for some reason it didn't take off. I need to get another one. I think they are lovely.
ReplyDeleteWell, now - that is a new one - One that I am not familiar with...
ReplyDeleteI learn something every single day! Walking Iris . . . huh . . .
ReplyDeleteI hope you are enjoying your Memorial Day weekend . . .
Olive, I'm not familiar with Walking Iris, love the miniature blooms!
ReplyDeleteHappy Memorial Day and thrifting!