Neomarica Species, North's False Flag, Walking Iris

Well, I live in NC and this plant just appeared in my family's yard, underneath the curly willow. (Shade + moisture) We have no idea wher...Read Moree it came from. There are other irises and lilies in other parts of the yard, but no walking iris and nothing planted anywhere near where these sprung up. Very curious to do some research on how seeds are spread.

I have this lovely iris naturalized throughout the shady parts of my yard in Temple Terrace, FL (near Tampa). It blooms prolifically in ...Read Morethe spring and multiplies (walks) into new ares of the garden throughout the rest of the year. Have never seen any problems with over-wintering - likes to stay fairly evenly moist in the shade. Have never tried to grow it in containers. A lovely woodland garden plant!

I have several walking Iris plants, One patch I planted in a pot another needed to root so I have them in water, another patch is in a bi...Read Moreg pot. Some of the leaf tips are turning brown what should I do. The second I saw these beautiful plants I knew I had to have them. Now I just need some help getting them started on the right foot.

I am not real satisfied I have them planted correctly. I live in Virginia and I think in a pot is best as our winters can get very cold.

Can I plant them in regular Miracle Grow Potting soil?

How big of a pot should I plant them in and how many to a pot?

Thanks for your help. You can email at hidenhrt@aol.com

I was given this plant by a friend around 15 years ago and not knowing what I actually had I planted it under an oak tree which it really...Read More did nothing. One day I moved the plant into an container and put it on my back patio where it got full sun and was soon very surprised to see it flower. I then went and did research on it and was happy to find out this plant was a walking Iris. It does very well on my back patio. In the winter I sometimes have to move it to protect it from the frost but otherwise it has done wonderful. I have even divided it and now have 2 huge plants.
The butterflies like it and so do the bees. I water it every day and it looks really nice even when it doesn't flower. It does put out alot of baby plants though and right now all I do is just cut them off and throw them away.