Moraea tripetala

Also Known As

Fleur-de-lys-Moraea

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 15"
W: 6"

planting zones

9a-10b

Moraea tripetala plant details

Moraea tripetala is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring blue flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with mostly shade and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in clay, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Moraea tripetala

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN wide, 15 IN tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, fragrant, rock garden, summer dormant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Moraea tripetala

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly shade
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: clay, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A lovely and graceful flowering bulb from South Africa. Delicate-looking, light blue petals on long stems to 15” tall. Easy to grow, it will make a clump bearing many flowering stems. Grows naturally in rocky sandstone and CLAY SOILS. This bulb is deciduous in Summer, so let it go completely dry (you might want to grow it in a pot), and it will return in the Fall. Fragrant!