Moraea polystachya
Family: Iridaceae
Common name: PEACOCK FLOWER
Native to: Botswana, Namibia, South Africa
Plant
Type: perennial
Form: erect
Max height: 2.75 feet
Max width: 2.75 feet
Flower
blue/green, violet
Leaf
green
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: specific butterfly species
Exposure: light shade
Propagates by: seed
flowers in summer
Soil type: well drained
USDA Zone: zone 9 to +20 f
Temp. range: +20 to +30 °F
Water: dry, regular
Butterflies that feed on this plant