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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

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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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Dietes vegeta produces cheerful iris-like blooms from spring throughout summer. Blooms are white with yellow and purple accents rising above vase-like clumps of narrow, sword-like, blue-green leaves. Drought tolerant once established. Great in the mixed border, containers, pond and pool side plantings. Tolerates a variety of well-drained soil conditions. Lift and protect over winter where not cold & wet hardy. Deer resistant. Also known as D. grandiflora and Moraea iridoides. Photo Credit: Rachel Z.