A tufted perennial with sword-like dark green leaves. Bears a succession of white flowers, marked yellow and purple. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 20cm. Flowers April to June. Full sun. Frost hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Diplarrhena moraea
A tufted perennial with sword-like dark green leaves. Bears a succession of white flowers, marked yellow and purple.
Additional information
| Generic | Diplarrhena |
|---|---|
| Species | moraea |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Acidic |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 60cm |
| Family | Iridaceae |
| Spread | 20cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, June |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Warm wall, Pot, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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