Neomarica northiana — walking iris
This species is very similar to N candida, but the plants are taller and the flowers are more creamy coloured. Less hardy than N candida , therefore plant only in the open ground in the mild coastal areas.
The genus
The so called "Iris of Brazil" which occurs in the mountainous regions of Tropical America. Persistent foliage arranged in basal fans. The very exotic but short lasting flowers appear over a period of 4-6 weeks during the summer. Small plantlets are formed on the flowerstalks which will bent down to root 70-120cm further away from the mother plant (which gave rise to the nickname "walking iris").
- Family :Iridaceae
- Common name :walking iris
- Native to :Brésil
- Native climate :sub tropical (regular rainfall)
- Colour :Cream
- Exposure :half-shade
- Storage organ :rhizome
- Growth :evergreen
- Flowering height :70-100 cm
- Uses :Glasshouse - Containers or pot
Growing cycle
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Planting :February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-4), October (sem. 1-4), November (sem. 1-1)
Growth :January (sem. 1-4), February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-4), April (sem. 1-4), May (sem. 1-4), June (sem. 1-4), July (sem. 1-4), August (sem. 1-4), September (sem. 1-4), October (sem. 1-4), November (sem. 1-4), December (sem. 1-4)
Flowering :May (sem. 4-4), June (sem. 1-3)