Patersonia occidentalis|Long Purple-flag
Cardinia indigenous plant guide
- Description
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Compact tufting perennial herb.
- Size (W x H)
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0.3-0.6m x 0.2-0.4m
- Leaves
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Narrow erect flat leaves 8-55cm x 2-10mm, sometimes with brown margins and maroon bases. Convex on one surface.
- Flowers
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Terminal clusters of 2-6 flowers, 3 outer lobes larger and spreading, 3 inner lobes small, erect. Stems longer than leaves to 85cm. Flower clusters surrounded by 2 brown to black bracts.
- Flower colour
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Bluish-purple or white
- Flower time
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September to January
- Growing conditions
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Poorly drained areas tolerating wet winter and dry summer soils in heaths, woodlands and open forests. Tolerates light frosts. Full sun, semi shade.
- Commonly used for
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An 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.
- Available at indigenous nursery
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- Attracts frogs
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- Photo gallery
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- Acknowledgement
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Thank you to Shire of Yarra Ranges for assistance in compiling this directory
