Moraea Species, Bigseed Tulp
Moraeamacrocarpa

Family: Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Moraea (mor-ah-EE-uh)
Species: macrocarpa (ma-kro-KAR-pa)

Category
Bulbs
Perennials

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

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)

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

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Lavender

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting