Moraea polystachya
BLUE TULIP
Iridaceae

 
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Plant type: herbaceous corm

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.8m
Plant habit
 
0.2m

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Origins: Southern Africa

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Moraea polystachya
BLUE TULIP
Iridaceae

 

  Plant type: herbaceous corm

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.8m
Plant habit
 
0.2m

FEATURES

Flowers: blue & yellow

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits cottage, mediterranean & oriental designs

Uses: border, mass planting, pot

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average



HAZARDS

Pet friendly: No






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