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Neomerica
caerulea * Walking Iris, Apostle Plant |
Neomerica caerulea is a
striking plant in almost any context. I have grown this Iris in a
variety of contexts. The Walking Iris grows to 3 feet or so.
Blooms of the Apostle Plant are produced when it is well enough
established, though it does not always require the 12 leaves that this
name might imply. Neomerica caerulea will bloom in full sun to
moderate shade for about 6 weeks in the Spring and can have a smattering
of blossoms through the Summer and into Fall. The blossoms seem to
last longer in a shadier location. While the Walking Iris
appreciates some water, they do quite well in an arid shady
location. Ours have bloomed in full shade on no summer water
following our record drought season. Neomerica caerulea can survive
temperatures into the high teens though all foliage will be long gone.
High
resolution images of Neomerica
caerulea are available.
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