Overview

Moraea setifolia is a columnar upright bulbs in the genus Moraea, part of the Iridaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Moraea setifolia grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include patio and container plants, mediterranean climate plants and cottage and informal garden.

About

Moraea setifolia is a cultivar of the genus Moraea, which comprises perennial plants growing from corms with long, narrow leaves that can be sword-shaped or rolled. This cultivar has a columnar upright habit and deciduous foliage. It thrives in full sun with a south- or west-facing aspect and prefers well-drained loam or sandy soils with acid to neutral pH. Suitable for sheltered positions, it is hardy to UK zone H3. Moraea setifolia is ideal for patios, containers, and Mediterranean or informal cottage gardens, producing brief but attractive iris-like flowers in spring.

About the genus

Moraea, the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English botanist Robert More.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Moraea

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H3

Plant details

Moraea setifolia size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Bulbs, Conservatory Greenhouse

Habit

Columnar upright

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Patio and container plants, Mediterranean climate plants, Cottage and informal garden

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Moraea setifolia

Propagation

Propagate by seed, or separate offsets when dormant

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions