Cape blue tulip
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M. polystachya is a cormous perennial producing three to five narrow, upright leaves to 80cm long on branching stems. In summer bears light blue to purple, iris-like flowers, the outer petals bearing a white-edged, yellow mark at the base
Scientific classification
- Species
- Cape blue tulip (Moraea polystachya)
- Genus
- Moraea
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Bulbs · Conservatory Greenhouse
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0-0.1 metre
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Cape blue tulip
Distribution map
Namibia to Southern Africa
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Culture
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Toxicity
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of Cape blue tulip
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Cape blue tulip care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in containers in a coldframe in spring, or separate offsets when dormant
Growing
GrowingGrow at the base of a warm, sunny wall in a well-drained, humus-rich, moderately fertile soil in full sun. Protect from excessive winter wet. Under glass grow in a loam-based compost (JI No 2) with added sharp grit. Water sparingly when growth begins and freely in full growth. Dry off as leaves wither, to ensure a dry dormancy from mid-summer to autumn
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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