Neomarica caerulea

Also Known As

Marica caerulea
Walking Iris

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 4'
W: 3'

planting zones

9a-11

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Neomarica caerulea plant details

Neomarica caerulea is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring blue flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Neomarica caerulea

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 4 FT tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, rare, showy, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Neomarica caerulea

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Oh my, my! The beauty of this plant is simply overwhelming. Each 4” indigo blue fabulously detailed flower lasts only a day, but what a day! Large specimens bloom in waves - first, you’ll see a crowd of buds, the next day, a marvelous display of flowers & on the third day, the jewels shrivel to nothing. They rest for awhile, then the cycle repeats over a period of 4-6 weeks. For most people enthused by flowers, this display is enough to make them either want to sit down or do a dance of joy. Plants are large & evergreen to 4’ tall by 3’ wide with long green leaves. Blooming stems will produce little plantlets later in the season & these plantlets will drop down & root, or “walk.” From Brazil. Plants are LIMITED - we will probably have but one crop a year.