Moraea vegeta 10 Seed Pack- Indigenous Endemic Perennial Bulb -Insured Flat Ship Rate- New

The genus Moraea belongs to the Iridaceae family and is a close relative of the genus Iris. It is accepted that it evolved independently from Iris itself, which is restricted to the Northern Hemisphere. Therefore, it is strictly an African genus extending from Nigeria and southern Ethiopia, into the African highlands down to the southern tip of Africa where winter rainfall is predominant. Many are indigenous to South Africa.

It is in the winter rainfall area where one finds the highest concentration of Moraea species. They have long narrow basal leaves, sometimes only one per corm and large yellow, pink, orange, or bicolor flowers with six fairly equal tepals.

The genus name is a tribute to the English botanist Robert Moore. Moraeas have iris-like flowers. They make good potted plants and are suitable rockery plants too. Most enjoy well-drained soil and full sun to flower best.

Moraea vegeta is a South African endemic species from the Western Cape Province. It was previously known as Ferraria tristis, Iris tristis, Moraea iriopetala, Moraea juncea, Moraea sordescens, Moraea tristis, Vieusseuxia graminifolia and Vieusseuxia rivularis. It grows 15cm to 30cm tall. During spring it bears gorgeous flowers. The seeds of Moraea vegeta are best sown in autumn.