Trimezia
( try - MEZ - ee - uh )
At-A-Glance InformationThis genus of flowering perennials needs full sun or light shade and regular water to perform at its peak. They produce fans of leaves, similar to Iris plants, and flower stems that are about the same height as the rest of the foliage. Flowers have three large outer segments around three inner ones, and are banded in contrasting colors. Flowers last for only a day but are followed in time by new blooms.
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trimezia Species and Varietals
the genus Trimezia is a member of the plant family Iridaceae and includes about 80 species. The genus Neomarica was absorbed by the genus Trimezia. These plants do best in zones 16, 17, 21-24 and H2. To find your zone, click here: Zone Map.
Trimezia gracilis (Walking Iris) This species is native from Mexico to Brazil and reaches 2-2.5 feet tall and 1-1.5 feet wide. Flowers appear in late spring and summertime, and are held close to the foliage. Outer segments are white and inner segments are blue, brown and yellow. Plantlets form on stems which bend to the ground when they are ready to root, hence the common name. |
Caring for Trimezia
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Videos
A video all about growing camellias successfully
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Propagating camellias
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Resources
The New Sunset Western Garden Book: The Ultimate Gardening Guide (2012) - Page 454, Neomarica
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