Moraea aristata
Iris Peacock
Peacock Iris is now a critically endangered species in its native South Africa. The foliage and flowers emerge winter to spring and they are dormant through summer. Plant in hummus rich soil, in full sun to light afternoon shade. Water in and keep moist during active growth, and relatively dry during dormancy.
Contributed by @JaymieK
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Full sun
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Frequent watering
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Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
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Rich and free draining
Common name
Iris Peacock
Latin name
Moraea aristata
type
Bulb
family
Iridaceae
ph
7.0 - 7.5 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun
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Frost
Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
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Soil
Rich and free draining
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Water
Frequent watering
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
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When the plant will bloom
full grown dimensions
0.20 M
0.30 M
Moraea aristata
Peacock Iris is now a critically endangered species in its native South Africa. The foliage and flowers emerge winter to spring and they are dormant through summer. Plant in hummus rich soil, in full sun to light afternoon shade. Water in and keep moist during active growth, and relatively dry during dormancy.
Flowering
From Late Summer TO Late Autumn
Peacock Iris have beautiful large white blooms with a deep iridescent blue eye on each petal. Blooms in late summer to Autumn.
Planting
From Early Spring TO Mid Spring
Plant in early Spring. Prefers to be grown in the garden rather than in a pot. Likes a full sun to partly shaded position, and must have a well drained soil.
JaymieK