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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 7–9Climate 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) — Native to the tropical regions of Central and South America, it flourishes in USDA hardiness zones 9 to 11; in, image 121
Apostle Plant (Neomarica Caerulea) — It thrives in partial to full shade; blooms typically appear in the spring and summer, presenting a showy, image 123
Apostle Plant (Neomarica Caerulea) — "Apostle Plant," stems from the belief that it flowers only when the plant has twelve leaves; it thrives in, image 122
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) — The foliage is equally impressive; blooms typically appear in the spring and summer, presenting a showy display, image 131
Apostle Plant (Neomarica Caerulea) — evergreen leaves that create a dense; making it a low-maintenance choice for the discerning gardener, image 132
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 125
Apostle Plant (Neomarica Caerulea) — The Apostle Plant requires well-draining soil; it thrives in partial to full shade, image 126
Apostle Plant (Neomarica Caerulea) — with a preference for slightly acidic to neutral pH levels.<br><br>It boasts iris-like; blooms typically, image 127
Apostle Plant (Neomarica Caerulea) — blue to violet flowers that can span up to 4 inches across; making it a low-maintenance choice for the, image 128
Apostle Plant (Neomarica Caerulea) — elongated petals and ornate maroon patterns near the base; in spring, this iris relative showcases striking, image 129
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) — It earns its name by typically flowering when it sports 12 or more foliage fans; blooms typically appear in, image 143
Apostle Plant (Neomarica Caerulea) — is a tropical perennial known for its lush; in spring, this iris relative showcases striking blue to purple, image 141
Apostle Plant (Neomarica Caerulea) — perennial for half or shade; making it a low-maintenance choice for the discerning gardener, image 140
Apostle Plant (Neomarica Caerulea) — perennial with blue blooms; blooms typically appear in the spring and summer, presenting a showy display, image 139
Apostle Plant (Neomarica Caerulea) — blue flowers in the garden; it thrives in partial to full shade, image 138
Apostle Plant (Neomarica Caerulea) — but be wary of overwatering; it thrives in partial to full shade, image 134
Apostle Plant (Neomarica Caerulea) — grassy clump.<br><br>Providing the Apostle Plant with consistent moisture is vital; in spring, this iris, image 133
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) — making it a low-maintenance choice for the discerning gardener; in spring, this iris relative showcases, image 137
Apostle Plant (Neomarica Caerulea) — In colder climates, it should be grown in containers that can be moved indoors; blooms typically appear in the, image 135
Apostle Plant (Neomarica Caerulea) — reaching up to 3 feet long; it thrives in partial to full shade, image 142
Apostle Plant (Neomarica Caerulea) — "Apostle Plant," stems from the belief that it flowers only when the plant has twelve leaves; it thrives in, image 150

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