{"product_id":"iris-neomarica-gracilis-plant","title":"Iris Neomarica Gracilis Plant","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBrazilian Iris\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIridaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrazil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeomarica Gracilis, also known as Walking Iris. It is clump-forming, with 24-inch long, pendulous, deep green and glossy sword-shaped leaves emerging from a group of congested rhizomes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn late winter and spring, the plant produces a 3-foot tall spike that bears a 3-inch diameter, light blue iris-like flower. The spike is enclosed in a sheath-like leaf, so it is flattened and resembles the leaves. \u003ci\u003eN. gracilis\u003c\/i\u003e has white outer petals marked with bands of brown or yellow at the base and bright blue, erect central petals.The flowers are lightly fragrant and last only one day, but will continue to be produced every few days for a month or more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIris Neomarica Gracilis, commonly called Walking Iris, produces fragrant white and purple blooms. It is a resilient perennial suited for varied conditions. Flowering occurs from February to April in plains and from March to May in hills. Plant between October and November in both plains and hilly areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow fortnight lilies in light, dappled shade to nearly full sun. Once established, fortnight lilies tolerate poor, dry soils, but do best in a well drained soil with regular watering during the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrazilian Iris reach optimum growth when protected from afternoon sun and planted in garden soil with good drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is very versatile and can be planted in various mediums from moderately dry soils to wetlands.\u003c\/span\u003ePlants grow to 4 or 5 feet tall in standing water, making it ideal for water gardens and wet soil. They reach about 2 to 3 feet in soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut the spent blooms off of the spike to encourage rebloom on the same stalk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Walking Iris is a great addition to rockeries, surrounding ponds, bordering pathways or just as an under-story filler.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"5\"","offer_id":47809570275522,"sku":"BXLIY 1390844149815","price":8.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/5404\/5634\/files\/Brazilian_Iris.jpg?v=1781506468","url":"https:\/\/mybageechaplants.com\/products\/iris-neomarica-gracilis-plant","provider":"myBageecha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}