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 7–9Climate Temperate

Apostle Plant (Neomarica Caerulea) — reaching up to 3 feet long

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Iridaceae
Climate: Temperate

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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) — green textures under the canopy of taller trees or in those shadier areas of the garden; in spring, this iris, image 69

Apostle Plant (Neomarica Caerulea) — The Apostle Plant requires well-draining soil; it thrives in partial to full shade, image 70

Apostle Plant (Neomarica Caerulea) — with a preference for slightly acidic to neutral pH levels.<br><br>It boasts iris-like; blooms typically, image 71

Apostle Plant (Neomarica Caerulea) — making it a low-maintenance choice for the discerning gardener; in spring, this iris relative showcases, image 81

Apostle Plant (Neomarica Caerulea) — is a tropical perennial known for its lush; in spring, this iris relative showcases striking blue to purple, image 85

Apostle Plant (Neomarica Caerulea) — perennial for half or shade; making it a low-maintenance choice for the discerning gardener, image 84

Apostle Plant (Neomarica Caerulea) — perennial with blue blooms; blooms typically appear in the spring and summer, presenting a showy display, image 83

Apostle Plant (Neomarica Caerulea) — grassy clump.<br><br>Providing the Apostle Plant with consistent moisture is vital; in spring, this iris, image 77

Apostle Plant (Neomarica Caerulea) — but be wary of overwatering; it thrives in partial to full shade, image 78

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) — Minimal pruning is needed - just remove any spent flowers or damaged leaves to maintain its neat appearance, image 80

Apostle Plant (Neomarica Caerulea) — blue flowers in the garden; it thrives in partial to full shade, image 82

Apostle Plant (Neomarica Caerulea) — reaching up to 3 feet long; it thrives in partial to full shade, image 86

Apostle Plant (Neomarica Caerulea) — It thrives in partial to full shade; blooms typically appear in the spring and summer, presenting a showy, image 95

Apostle Plant (Neomarica Caerulea) — It earns its name by typically flowering when it sports 12 or more foliage fans; blooms typically appear in, image 87

Apostle Plant (Neomarica Caerulea) — In spring, this iris relative showcases striking blue to purple blooms with ornate maroon patterns; making it a, image 88

Apostle Plant (Neomarica Caerulea) — Prefers partial sun to light shade and well-draining soil; in spring, this iris relative showcases striking, image 89

Apostle Plant (Neomarica Caerulea) — Ideal for creating textural contrast in borders or as an accent plant; it thrives in partial to full shade, image 90

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 captivating perennial that adds a tropical touch to any garden; making it a low-maintenance choice for, image 92

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 93

Apostle Plant (Neomarica Caerulea) — "Apostle Plant," stems from the belief that it flowers only when the plant has twelve leaves; it thrives in, image 94

Apostle Plant (Neomarica Caerulea) — making it an excellent choice for adding lush; making it a low-maintenance choice for the discerning gardener, image 96

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