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Yellow Walking Iris (Trimezia martinicensis) growing in South Florida
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Yellow Walking Iris — South Florida Plant Guide

Trimezia martinicensis

Family: Iridaceae · Groundcover

Legal status pending editorial verification. Confirm with your county before installation.

Usos en Paisajismo

naturalizing groundcoverbutterfly gardenborder accentmassing in bedslow maintenance area fill

Etiquetas de Estilo

tropicalnaturalizingbutterflylow maintenanceflowering

Guía de Cultivo para el Sur de Florida

Requisitos de Luz

Full SunPartial SunPartial Shade

Requisitos de Agua

Low2/10

Once established (12–18 months), Yellow Walking Iris is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.

Low-moderate water. 1-2x per week dry season. Tolerates moist soils. Drought tolerant once established.

Suelo y Fertilización

sandyloammoist tolerant

Fertilizer: Balanced 8-2-12 slow-release. Very low fertilization requirement.

Schedule: February and September balanced slow-release fertilizer.

Tolerancia a la Sal

Moderate (4/10) — some protection from direct spray recommended
Altura Madura
12 ft
Ancho Maduro
spreadsspreads ft
Tasa de Crecimiento
moderate-spreading
Demanda de Agua
2/10
Grado Florida
Florida #1
Costo Instalado
$
Zonas USDA
9, 10a, 10b, 11
Estado FLEPPC
None
Calificación Iguana
5/10

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Preguntas Frecuentes

How fast does Yellow Walking Iris grow in South Florida?

Yellow Walking Iris has a moderate-spreading growth rate. In South Florida's warm, humid climate it typically establishes quickly with proper watering and fertilization.

Is Yellow Walking Iris safe for pets?

Yes, Yellow Walking Iris is considered pet-safe. Generally considered non-toxic. Iris family — minimal toxicity concern at groundcover use level.

How much water does Yellow Walking Iris need in South Florida?

Low water needs (2/10). Once established (12–18 months), Yellow Walking Iris is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.

Can Yellow Walking Iris tolerate salt air in South Florida?

Yellow Walking Iris has moderate salt tolerance (4/10). It can handle some coastal exposure but should be protected from direct ocean spray.

Is Yellow Walking Iris available in Miami-Dade County?

In Miami-Dade County, Yellow Walking Iris is classified as: allowed. Allowed.

Disponibilidad por Condado en el Sur de Florida

Miami-Dade County

Allowed

Allowed. NOT FLEPPC.

USDA Zone 10a–11. Tropical climate, year-round warmth and humidity.

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Broward County

Allowed

Allowed. Moderate Broward availability.

USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical with warm winters and wet/dry seasons.

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Palm Beach County

Allowed

Allowed. Moderate availability.

USDA Zone 9b–10b. Transitional zone with occasional winter cold in north.

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Collier County

Allowed

Allowed. Limited Collier availability.

USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical Gulf Coast with seasonal flooding.

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Monroe County

Allowed

Allowed. Limited Keys availability.

USDA Zone 11. Tropical maritime, highest salt exposure of all 5 counties.

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