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

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

Apostle Plant (Neomarica Caerulea) — blue to violet flowers that can span up to 4 inches across

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) — evergreen leaves that create a dense

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

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) — Minimal pruning is needed - just remove any spent flowers or damaged leaves to maintain its neat appearance; making it a

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

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) — 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) — grassy clump.<br><br>Providing the Apostle Plant with consistent moisture is vital; in spring, this iris, image 133

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

Apostle Plant (Neomarica Caerulea) — making it an excellent choice for adding lush

Apostle Plant (Neomarica Caerulea) — Prefers partial sun to light shade and well-draining soil; in spring, this iris relative showcases striking, image 61

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 97

Apostle Plant (Neomarica Caerulea) — Prefers partial sun to light shade and well-draining soil

Apostle Plant (Neomarica Caerulea) — In spring, this iris relative showcases striking blue to purple blooms with ornate maroon patterns; making it a, image 60

Apostle Plant (Neomarica Caerulea) — The Apostle Plant requires well-draining soil; it thrives in partial to full shade, image 126

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

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) — scientifically known as Neomarica caerulea; blooms typically appear in the spring and summer, presenting a, image 147

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Letícia Smania Donanzan from Ubatuba -…, CC BY 2.0 · source
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Alex Popovkin, Bahia, Brazil from Brazil, CC BY 2.0 · source
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