Moraea Species, One-Leaf Cape Tulip

Moraeaflaccida

Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Moraea (mor-ah-EE-uh)
Species
flaccida (FLA-sih-duh)
Synonym
Homeria bicolor
Homeria flaccida
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Orange
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Davis, California

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