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    Moraea villosa

    Also Known As

    • Peacock Iris
    • Peacock Moraea

    Plant type

    bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 12"-16"
    • W: 5"-7"

    planting zones

    • 9a-10b

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    Moraea villosa plant details

    Moraea villosa is a broadleaf evergreen bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. Grows well with mostly shade and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Moraea villosa

    Plant type: bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: iridaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 5 IN - 7 IN - wide, 12 IN - 16 IN - tall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Moraea villosa

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Plant porn in the flesh! And with one of the larger flowers in the genus, this strikingly beautiful South African cape native is a bulbophile’s must-have. The 1 1/4” blue flowers have large, iridescent, dark blue & yellow markings held atop upright stems. Spring blooming. NO SUMMER WATER. Fast draining sandy soil is best.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Moraea villosa plant

    How to Grow Moraea villosa

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • low - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry when dormant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Moraea huttonii

    aka Moraea rivularis

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun - bright shade
    • even moisture - regular
    • dry when dormant
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    Moraea tripetala

    aka Fleur-de-lys-Moraea

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    9a-10b

    Size

    Height: 15"

    Width: 6"

    • mostly shade
    • low - drought tolerant
    • dry when dormant
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    Moraea bellendenii

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 36"-48"

    Width: 6"-18"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    • dry when dormant
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    Moraea elegans

    aka Homeria elegans

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 12"

    Width: 12"

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    • dry when dormant
    • dry in summer
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    Moraea pendula

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    9a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'

    Width: 2'

    • mostly sun - shade
    • low - drought tolerant
    • dry when dormant
    • dry in summer
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