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Apostle Plant

Neomarica Caerulea

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Overview

The Apostle Plant, Neomarica caerulea, is a tropical perennial known for its lush, sword-like leaves, reaching up to 3 feet long. It earns its name by typically flowering when it sports 12 or more foliage fans. In spring, this iris relative showcases striking blue to purple blooms with ornate maroon patterns. Prefers partial sun to light shade and well-draining soil. Ideal for creating textural contrast in borders or as an accent plant.

Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 7–9Type PerennialClimate Temperate

Apostle Plant (Neomarica Caerulea) — "Apostle Plant," stems from the belief that it flowers only when the plant has twelve leaves

Culture

Sun: Half, Shade
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 7–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Perennial
Family: Iridaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Apostle Plant (Neomarica Caerulea) — Native to the tropical regions of Central and South America, it flourishes in USDA hardiness zones 9 to 11

Apostle Plant (Neomarica Caerulea) — Ideal for creating textural contrast in borders or as an accent plant; it thrives in partial to full shade, image 118

Apostle Plant (Neomarica Caerulea) — Blooms typically appear in the spring and summer, presenting a showy display; it thrives in partial to full, image 130

Apostle Plant (Neomarica Caerulea) — is a tropical perennial known for its lush

Apostle Plant (Neomarica Caerulea) — green textures under the canopy of taller trees or in those shadier areas of the garden; in spring, this iris, image 153

Apostle Plant (Neomarica Caerulea) — blue flowers in the garden

Apostle Plant (Neomarica Caerulea) — In colder climates, it should be grown in containers that can be moved indoors; blooms typically appear in the, image 79

Apostle Plant (Neomarica Caerulea) — is a captivating perennial that adds a tropical touch to any garden; making it a low-maintenance choice for, image 64

Apostle Plant (Neomarica Caerulea) — is a captivating perennial that adds a tropical touch to any garden

Apostle Plant (Neomarica Caerulea) — making it an excellent choice for adding lush; making it a low-maintenance choice for the discerning gardener, image 124

Apostle Plant (Neomarica Caerulea) — perennial with blue blooms; blooms typically appear in the spring and summer, presenting a showy display, image 111

Apostle Plant (Neomarica Caerulea) — evergreen leaves that create a dense; making it a low-maintenance choice for the discerning gardener, image 104

Apostle Plant (Neomarica Caerulea) — Minimal pruning is needed - just remove any spent flowers or damaged leaves to maintain its neat appearance, image 136

Apostle Plant (Neomarica Caerulea) — evergreen leaves that create a dense; making it a low-maintenance choice for the discerning gardener, image 76

Apostle Plant (Neomarica Caerulea) — grassy clump.<br><br>Providing the Apostle Plant with consistent moisture is vital; in spring, this iris, image 105

Apostle Plant (Neomarica Caerulea) — Native to the tropical regions of Central and South America, it flourishes in USDA hardiness zones 9 to 11; in, image 65

Apostle Plant (Neomarica Caerulea) — making it an excellent choice for adding lush; making it a low-maintenance choice for the discerning gardener, image 68

Apostle Plant (Neomarica Caerulea) — In colder climates, it should be grown in containers that can be moved indoors; blooms typically appear in the, image 107

Apostle Plant (Neomarica Caerulea) — elongated petals and ornate maroon patterns near the base; in spring, this iris relative showcases striking, image 101

Apostle Plant (Neomarica Caerulea) — scientifically known as Neomarica caerulea; blooms typically appear in the spring and summer, presenting a, image 91

Apostle Plant (Neomarica Caerulea) — is a tropical perennial known for its lush; in spring, this iris relative showcases striking blue to purple, image 57

Apostle Plant (Neomarica Caerulea) — The foliage is equally impressive; blooms typically appear in the spring and summer, presenting a showy display

Apostle Plant (Neomarica Caerulea) — It earns its name by typically flowering when it sports 12 or more foliage fans

Apostle Plant (Neomarica Caerulea) — Ideal for creating textural contrast in borders or as an accent plant; it thrives in partial to full shade

Photographs by 11 contributors

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Alex Popovkin, Bahia, Brazil from Brazil, CC BY 2.0 · source
David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Drew Avery, CC BY 2.0 · source
Forest and Kim Starr, CC BY 3.0 us · source
Dick Culbert from Gibsons, B.C., Canada, CC BY 2.0 · source
gailhampshire from Cradley, Malvern, U.K, CC BY 2.0 · source
João Medeiros, CC BY 2.0 · source
Under the same moon..., CC BY 2.0 · source
Alex Popovkin, Bahia, Brazil, CC BY 2.0 · source

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