Neomarica caerulea (Walking Iris) - Video 4

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Botanical name: Neomarica caerulea

Common names: Walking Iris, Twelve apostles, Apostle Plant, Iris Regina

Family: Iridaceae

Origin: Brazil

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeShadeFull sunRegular waterBlue, lavender, purple flowersSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeFlood tolerant plantSeaside, salt tolerant plant
Neomarica caerulea 'Regina'
This variety was discovered in Brazil near the ocean in shady sandy soil, introduced by Sid Gardino, and named after his wife, Regina.


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Neomarica caerulea - Iris Regina

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
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot
9 plants in stock
$29.95