Botanical Name: Orthrosanthus multiflorus
Common Names: Morning Iris, Morning Flag,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
TBA Clumping, Tufting
Description:
Native evergreen grass with a densely tufting habit. Green strappy leaved foliage grows to approx 80cm tall and pretty blue-purple flowers appear in Spring and throughout the Summer months. Great for borders, cottage themes, coastal gardens and as a potted feature.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
60cm-1m 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Costal Garden, Courtyard, Formal Garden, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Park And Gardens, Playgrounds, Rockery
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Iridaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Blue, Purple
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate
Wind: High
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