Neomarica gracilis

Apostle Plant, Walking Iris

Family: Iridaceae Iris


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 10A - 11
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Blue, white
Bloom time Mid Summer to Early Fall
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, container, massing, specimen
Height 16" to 18" / 40cm to 45cm
Spread 36" to 5' / 90cm to 1.60m
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Evergreen, needles or needle-like
Bloom attributes Suitable for cut flowers, fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Neutral
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Irregular or sprawling
Attributes and features Attractive foilage, native to North America