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Neomarica northiana
Also Known As
- Moraea northiana
- Apostle Plant
- North's False Flag
- Walking Iris
Plant type
bulb / corm / tuber
size
- H: 18"-36"
- W: 18"-36"
planting zones
- 8b-11
Neomarica northiana plant details
Neomarica northiana is a broadleaf deciduous bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter blue and purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Neomarica northiana
- Plant type: bulb / corm / tuber
- Plant family: iridaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 18 IN - 36 IN - wide, 18 IN - 36 IN - tall
- Flowers: blue and purple blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
- Uses: repeat-blooming
GROWING CONDITIONS for Neomarica northiana
- USDA Zones: 8b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average
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Gardening facts about Neomarica northiana plant
How to Grow Neomarica northiana
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- blue
- purple
Wildlife
- birds
- bees
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
- fall
- winter
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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See other plant types of Neomarica for your garden
aka Giant Apostle Plant, Regina Blue Walking Iris
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
7a-11
Size
Height: 24"-36"
Width: 18"-30"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Marica caerulea, Walking Iris
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 4'
Width: 3'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Twelve Apostles, Walking Iris
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 2'
Width: 3'
- bright shade - mostly shade
- even moisture
aka Trimezia martinicensis, Yellow Walking Iris
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
9b-10b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 18"-24"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- even moisture
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