TROPICAL PLANT ENCYCLOPEDIA
Neomarica caerulea 'Regina'
Neomarica caerulea
Walking Iris, Twelve apostles, Apostle Plant, Iris ReginaFamily: Iridaceae
Origin: Brazil
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
This species was discovered in Brazil near the ocean in shady sandy soil, so it is salt tolerant. Plants will grow in full sun but foliage color is best in light shade; water regularly. The best specimens seem to be in moist, well drained soil in locations with morning sun and some shade in the afternoon. Their fertilizer requirements are modest. Clumps may be divided but propagation from fresh seed is easy and fairly fast. Plants mature to flowering size from seed in less than a year. Cold hardy only to about 30F.
Variety Regina was introduced by Sid Gardino, and named after his wife, Regina.
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Iris Regina. This variety was discovered in Brazil near the ocean in shady sandy soil, introduced by Sid Gardino, and named after his wife, Regina.
The plant is salt tolerant. Plants mature to flowering size from seed in less than a year. Cold hardy only to about 30F.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
The plant is salt tolerant. Plants mature to flowering size from seed in less than a year. Cold hardy only to about 30F.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
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