Neomarica gracilis

Also Known As

Twelve Apostles
Walking Iris

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'
W: 3'

planting zones

9a-11

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Neomarica gracilis plant details

Neomarica gracilis is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Neomarica gracilis

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 0 FT - 3 FT - wide, 0 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, fragrant, houseplant, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Neomarica gracilis

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Neomarica gracilis has iris-like foliage producing blue and white fragrant flowers in spring..baby plantlets appear at tips of foliage

By: Accents for Home and Garden

Sword-shaped, dark-green leaves up to 5 1/2 ft long bearing a succession of flat, lightly scented, white flowers with darker blue centers 3-4 inches across. Plantlets are borne at the ends of the leaves, as they grow the blades bend to the ground in time for the plantlet to root into the soil.