This rhizomatous perennial has upright arching foliage and forms a clump. It has mid green lance-shaped leaves and the prolific short-lived blue fragrant flowers appear in clusters above the foliage throughout summer.

Hardiness zones 10 to 11 

Neomarica caerulea is naturally found in  Brazil, South America growing in well drained fertile deep moist sandy to light clay loams that are rich and organic in a semi-shaded to full sun position with wind, frost and drought protection.

This attractive clumping perennial is grown in small to large gardens along borders or specimen in a small or tropical garden. It is also grown in planter boxes and pots around pools or in courtyards. It establishes in 1 to 2 seasons from division and is suitable for coastal regions and has a long flowering period. ID 1235

Neomarica (nee-o-mar-ee-ka) caerulea (ka-e-RUL-ea)

Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Iris Family