Moraea ramossisima

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 2'-4'
W: 2'

planting zones

9a-10b

Moraea ramossisima plant details

Moraea ramossisima is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun and regular water. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Moraea ramossisima

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: fragrant, long-blooming, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Moraea ramossisima

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Blooming profusely on many branched spikes & over a long period, this fragrant Moraea is one of the best in the genus for garden use. Each 2” bloom is dainty & yellow with fine markings. Bloom & growth are supposed to take place only in the Spring, but I’ve seen it growing & blooming into Summer if it continues to receive water (this species doesn’t seem over-particular about the calendar.) For a time, I thought it might be evergreen, but it does die back occasionally. Grows 2’ plus in height (up to 4’ max), with broad leaves that are around 2’ in length. With time, it will easily increase in a pot or in the ground. From South Africa. DEER RESISTANT??