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

Synonym:Homeria flaccida

Category
Perennials

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

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

Spacing

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)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Orange

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring

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