Elegant strappy foliage with striking blue iris-like flowers. A hardy, low-maintenance plant ideal for shaded Sydney gardens.

Part Shade Shade Evergreen Low Maintenance Clumping Coastal Suitable

Why Choose Walking Iris?

Neomarica caerulea, commonly known as Walking Iris or Apostle Plant, is a refined evergreen perennial that produces beautiful blue and white iris-like flowers.

Its graceful strappy foliage adds architectural structure year-round, making it perfect for shaded garden beds, under trees, and modern landscape designs.

Best Uses in Sydney Gardens

• Shaded garden beds under trees or along fences
• Modern mass planting for clean lines
• Coastal gardens
• Courtyards & entryways
• Low-maintenance groundcover alternative

Why Its Called Walking Iris

After flowering, new plantlets form at the tip of the flower stem. As they grow heavier, the stem bends and touches the ground, allowing the new plant to root giving the appearance that the plant is walking through the garden.

Growing Guide (Australia)

Sunlight: Part shade to full shade (tolerates some morning sun)

Soil: Well-drained soil enriched with organic matter

Watering: Moderate; keep soil slightly moist while establishing

Frost: Tolerates light frost

Height: Approximately 6090cm

Nursery Tip: For best flowering, give bright filtered light rather than deep shade.

Flowering Season

Neomarica produces delicate blue blooms mainly in spring and early summer, with occasional flowering throughout the warmer months.

Plant Snapshot

Botanical Name: Neomarica caerulea
Common Name: Walking Iris
Height: 6090cm
Spread: Clumping, slowly spreading
Flower Colour: Blue & white
Sun: Part ShadeShade
Water Needs: Moderate

Quick Tip:
One of the easiest ways to soften shaded spaces without high maintenance. Reliable, elegant and understated.

Add Elegance to Shaded Spaces

Order Neomarica caerulea today and introduce architectural foliage and delicate blue flowers to your Sydney garden.