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Yellow Moraea, Fortnight Lily

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Norman's Nursery

Description

This clumping perennial Iris relative stands 3'-4' high. It has light yellow, iris-like flowers with maroon blotches that are about 2" wide. It performs best in full sun and in soil with good drainage.

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Purple, Yellow

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Intermittent

Leaf Color

Green, Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Japanese, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Tropical, Water Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Swimming Pool, Walkways

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.