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Two-leaved Cape tulip

Moraea miniata

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Description - from Wikipedia

Moraea miniata is a plant species in the family Iridaceae.


== References ==

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Species Characteristics

Wildlife supported

Bees Bees
Butterflies Butterflies
Monkey beetles Monkey beetles
Sunbirds Sunbirds

Tolerances & suitability

Drought-resistant Drought-resistant
Good potplant Good potplant

Growth features

Easy to grow Easy to grow

Aspect

Sun Sun

Plant types

Bulb Bulb
Flowering Period
  • Orange
  • Pink
  • Yellow
Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov

Propagation

By Seed

¨Two leaf cape tulip does not produce viable seed. Each year a large number of small cormels are produced in each leaf axil and around developing corms at the base of the plant¨.

Nursery availability

No nursery stock found.

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