Moraea Species, Cape Tulip
Moraeacollina

Family: Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Moraea (mor-ah-EE-uh)
Species: collina (KOL-in-uh)

Synonym:Homeria collina

Category
Bulbs

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Smooth

Foliage Color

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Pink
Orange
Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting