Moraea fugax — Columnar upright

Overview

Moraea fugax is a columnar upright bulbs in the genus Moraea, part of the Iridaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Moraea fugax grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include patio and container plants, mediterranean climate plants and wall side borders.

About

Moraea fugax is a perennial bulbous plant from the Iridaceae family, growing from corms with long, narrow, deciduous leaves. It has a columnar upright habit and produces clusters of iris-like flowers in spring, although these blooms are short-lived. This cultivar thrives in well-drained loam or sandy soils with a range of pH levels and prefers full sun exposure, ideally in sheltered, south- or west-facing positions. Suitable for patios, containers, and wall-side borders, it is hardy to UK zone H3 and can be propagated by seed or offsets during dormancy.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Moraea

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Well-drained
Aspect: South-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H3

Plant details

Moraea fugax size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Bulbs, Conservatory Greenhouse
Habit: Columnar upright
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: Patio and container plants, Mediterranean climate plants, Wall side borders