Trimezia gracilis
WALKING IRIS, APOSTLE PLANT
Iridaceae

 
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Plant type: herbaceous rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
1m
Plant habit
 
1m

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Origins: South America

Other Botanical Names: Cipura gracilis, Cypella gracilis, Marica gracilis, Neomarica gracilis

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Trimezia gracilis
WALKING IRIS, APOSTLE PLANT
Iridaceae

 

  Plant type: herbaceous rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
1m
Plant habit
 
1m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in white & purple

Flowering Time: early spring, late winter

Leaves: fan leaf arrangement


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, oriental, contemporary, dry style & cottage designs

Uses: pot, hanging basket, mass planting, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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