Cape Tulip (Moraea Papilionacea) is a perennial bulb in the Iridaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
Moraea papilionacea is a tuberous geophyte native to the Western and Southwestern Cape Province of South Africa, characterized by its yellow flowers and hairy stems.
Cape Tulip
Moraea Papilionacea
Moraea papilionacea is a tuberous geophyte native to the Western and Southwestern Cape Province of South Africa, characterized by its yellow flowers and hairy stems.
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