Description
Moraea tulbaghensis (Iridaceae) This winter growing bulb can grow up to 40cm and produces only one erect linear leaf. The flowers occur in shades of light to deep orange or brick-red, and are produced in a cluster at the tip of the long slender flower stem. The three large, showy outer tepals of the flowers are usually marked with a single large, emerald green or metallic blue peacock eye near the base, and are attractively dotted with black just below the eye. Sowing : Sow seeds in autumn. Locality : Gouda. Date of harvest : April 2020
