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    • Photo of Moraea alticola flower by Far Reaches Farm

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    Moraea alticola

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 36"-48"
    • W: 3"

    planting zones

    • 8a-10b

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    Moraea alticola plant details

    Moraea alticola is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring white and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Moraea alticola

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: iridaceae
    Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 3 IN wide, 36 IN - 48 IN - tall
    Flowers: white and yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: leathery leaves

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Moraea alticola

    USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Outrageous Iris relative from South Africa with lots of big yellow Iris flowers above the leaves on 2'-3' stems in early summer. Fantastic leathery evergreen leaves sheathed at the base in an artful netted tunic. The leaves remind me of a leather belt reminding me of my mom when I was young.

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    Gardening facts about Moraea alticola plant

    How to Grow Moraea alticola

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous
      • semi-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 villosa

    aka Peacock Iris, Peacock Moraea

    Plant Type

    Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    9a-10b

    Size

    Height: 12"-16"

    Width: 5"-7"

    • 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
    Photo of Moraea bellendenii flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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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
    Photo of Moraea elegans flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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