Iris Neomarica caerulea Regina, commonly called the Giant Apostles’ Iris, originated from Brazil. An exciting, wide-leafed iris that has lovely 3-4 inch wide purple-blue flowers accented by strikingly brilliant jade foliage, which assumes a more clumping and upright habit than the more common walking iris. The purple blooms of the iris are rippled with glowing white, splashes of mauve and yellow offering refreshing color and texture. It’s a repeat bloomer, producing flushes of flowers in succession, many on the same stalks from February through August, depending upon the size of the clumps. The Giant Apostles’ Iris flowers have a light fragrance. The plant thrives in full sun to partial shade, it requires virtually no care and always looks great (even without blooms). It is very drought and salt tolerant. Tolerates temperatures as low as 20 degrees. Pair with other purple, yellow, white, or ruby-colored plants and blooms for a breathtaking display of color! Photo courtesy of AgriStarts.
Iris ‘Regina’ (Neomarica caerulea)
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Iris Neomarica caerulea Regina, commonly called the Giant Apostles’ Iris, originated from Brazil. An exciting, wide-leafed iris that has lovely 3-4 inch wide purple-blue flowers accented by strikingly brilliant jade foliage, which assumes a more clumping and upright habit than the more common walking iris. The purple blooms of the iris are rippled with glowing white, splashes of mauve and yellow offering refreshing color and texture. It’s a repeat bloomer, producing flushes of flowers in succession, many on the same stalks from February through August, depending upon the size of the clumps. The Giant Apostles’ Iris flowers have a light fragrance. The plant thrives in full sun to partial shade, it requires virtually no care and always looks great (even without blooms). It is very drought and salt tolerant. Tolerates temperatures as low as 20 degrees. Pair with other purple, yellow, white, or ruby-colored plants and blooms for a breathtaking display of color! Photo courtesy of AgriStarts.
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