Moraea tulbaghensis

Moraea tulbaghensis
Moraea tulbaghensis

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Botanical name: Moraea tulbaghensis

Moraea tulbaghensis, called the Tulbagh peacock morea, is known for its vibrant orange or brick-red blooms, is a winter-growing, summer-dormant plant with a unique corm structure. It thrives in the stony clay soils of the Western Cape, is pollinated by beetles attracted to its distinctive peacock eye markings, and is prized as an ornamental plant. For cultivation, it prefers sunny conditions, well-drained sandy or clay soil, and a dry summer period. This endangered species is a striking addition to any garden, offering a splash of color in the spring.

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