Neomarica Species, Apostle Plant, Twelve Apostles, Walking Iris
Neomaricacoerulea

Synonym:Cipura coerulea

Synonym:Cypella coerulea

Synonym:Galathea coerulea

Synonym:Marica caerulea

Synonym:Marica coerulea

Category
Bulbs
Perennials
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Blue-Violet

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Fall/Early Winter
Blooms repeatedly

Other details

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From leaf cuttings

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds