Moraea fugax white

Moraea fugax white 

Family: Iridaceae

Common names: Sweet Tulp

Plants up to 50cm tall. One narrow, trailing leaf longer than the stem. Flowers blue, white or yellow, with yellow honey-guides, and a strong sweet scent. Flowers appear in mid summer.

Sowing instructions: Seed can be sown in autumn in deep pots or seed trays. The soil mixture should be a well-drained, compost/river sand mix. The soil should be kept moist during winter and spring and should be kept in the same container for at least two seasons.

Locality: Het Kruis. Harvest: February 2024