Patersonia occidentalis var. occidentalis
Long Purple-flag
Compact tufting perennial herb.
Additional information
- FamilyIridaceae
- StoreyLower storey
- Size8-55 cm x 30-60 cm
- Plant groupingLilies & Irises
- LeavesNarrow erect flat leaves 8-55 cm x 2-10 mm, sometimes with brown margins and maroon bases. Convex on one surface.
- Flower colourBluish-purple or white
- Flowering timeSeptember to January
- FlowersTerminal clusters of 2-6 flowers, 3 outer lobes larger and spreading, 3 inner lobes small, erect. Stems longer than leaves to 85 cm. Flower clusters surrounded by 2 brown to black bracts.
- Bird attractingNo
- Butterfly attractingNo
- Frog habitatYes
- Growing conditionsPoorly drained areas tolerating wet winter and dry summer soils in heaths, woodlands and open forests. Tolerates light frosts. Full sun, semi shade.
- Garden useAn attractive plant for rockeries, water features and bog gardens. Will tolerate quite dry garden conditions. Flowers open in the morning and close up by early afternoon.
- Commercially availableGenerally
- Conservation statusWidespread within the Shire
Photo Gallery
Photographer/s: 1, 3 Marilyn Bull ©; 2 Peter Kinchington ©
Plant Communities