Moraea aristata

Moraea aristata
Moraea aristata

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Botanical name: Moraea aristata

Moraea aristata, commonly known as the blue-eyed moraea, is a critically endangered peacock moraea with striking white flowers marked by iridescent blue eyes, resembling peacock feathers. It thrives in clay or sandy soils and is pollinated by monkey beetles, which are drawn to its vivid nectar guides. Easily cultivated in full sun, it requires dry summers and can be grown in containers or rock gardens, offering a succession of blooms in late winter to spring.

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Family: Iridaceae
Type: geophyte
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Flower colour: purple, white
Flowering season: Spring
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