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Moraea vegeta
Also Known As
- Dietes vegeta
- Fort Night Lily
Plant type
perennial, bulb / corm / tuber
size
- H: 5"-12"
- W: 2'
planting zones
- 8b-11
Moraea vegeta plant details
Moraea vegeta is a broadleaf evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and summer lavender and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, clay and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Moraea vegeta
- Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
- Plant family: iridaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 0 - 2 FT - wide, 5 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: lavender and white blooms in spring and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Moraea vegeta
- USDA Zones: 8b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, clay and well-drained
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How to Grow Moraea vegeta
Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- clay
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
- lavender
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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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
aka Fleur-de-lys-Moraea
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
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Size
Height: 15"
Width: 6"
- mostly shade
- low - drought tolerant
- dry when dormant
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
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
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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