Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Iridaceae

Genus:

Moraea

Species:

Moraea collina

USDA Symbol:

MOCO8

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

60 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

orange, yellow, red, salmon

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Native to South African fynbos; corms resprout after fire, and fire may stimulate flowering.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

well-drained, sandy to loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to regions with dry summers and wet winters

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Sow corms or seeds in autumn. Seeds germinate best with cool temperatures around 10-15°C.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI