Neomarica caerulea (Walking Iris) - Video 4
Botanical name: Neomarica caerulea
Common names: Walking Iris, Twelve apostles, Apostle Plant, Iris Regina
Family: Iridaceae
Origin: Brazil
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 8-11
Plant form: Small
Mature height: 2-5 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade; shade
Cold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular
Flower color: Blue, lavender, purple
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Flood tolerance: HighNeomarica caerulea 'Regina'
Learn more about
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
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot
4 plants in stock
$29.95