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
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Smooth
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)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pink
Orange
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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