Moraea ochroleuca

(Syn. Homeria ochroleuca) Cape tulip. Not related to the tulip but one of the many members of the Iridaceae-family. Cup shaped flowers. Not entire hardy, so give them a good groundcover in winter or dig them out in October. Plant the corms in well drained, humus rich soil in full sun. Hardiness zone 9-10. Yellow.

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Moraea ochroleuca

(Syn. Homeria ochroleuca) Cape tulip. Not related to the tulip but one of the many members of the Iridaceae-family. Cup shaped flowers. Not entire hardy, so give them a good groundcover in winter or dig them out in October. Plant the corms in well drained, humus rich soil in full sun. Hardiness zone 9-10. Yellow.

botanical information about Moraea ochroleuca


Features Moraea ochroleuca

height: 10-50 cm
flowering: July - September
color: yellow
leaf color: green
light: morning sun, evening sun, open shade, filtered