Overview
Moraea moggii is a columnar upright bulbs in the genus Moraea, part of the Iridaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Moraea moggii 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 moggii is a cultivar of the Moraea genus, which consists of perennial plants growing from corms with long, narrow, sword-shaped or rolled leaves. This cultivar has a columnar upright habit and deciduous foliage. It thrives in full sun and prefers a sheltered position with south- or west-facing aspects. Suitable for well-drained loam or sandy soils of various pH levels, it is hardy to UK zone H3. Moraea moggii is ideal for patios, containers, and wall side borders, particularly in Mediterranean climates, and flowers briefly in spring.
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 moggii 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
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Moraea moggii
- Propagation
- Seed, offsets when dormant
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Moraea moggii?
Moraea moggii prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Moraea moggii need?
Moraea moggii grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Moraea moggii hardy in the UK?
Moraea moggii has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
How do I propagate Moraea moggii?
Seed, offsets when dormant.
More in the Moraea genus
- Moraea bellendenii
- Moraea ciliata
- Moraea fugax
- Moraea inclinata
- Moraea ochroleuca
- Moraea setifolia
- Moraea simulans
- Moraea vegetabruinuintjie
