| Common Name: | Short Purple-flag |
| Synonym: | |
| Family: | Iridaceae |
| Size: | 20-60cm x 40cm |
| Description: | Tufted tussocky perennial herb spreading from underground stems. |
| Leaves: | Narrow, grooved slightly bluish leaves 20-60cm x 1-6mm, round in cross section, tip pointed. |
| Flowering: | Terminal clusters of 2-6 flowers, 3 outer lobes larger and spreading, 3 inner lobes small, erect. Stems shorter than leaves. Flower clusters surrounded by 2 green to pale brown bracts. |
| Flower Colour: | Deep purple |
| Flowering Time: | September to January |
| Growing Conditions: | Moist light soils tolerating swampy conditions for short periods. Moist heathland and open woodland. Frost tolerant. Full sun, semi shade. |
| Garden Use: | An attractive plant for rockeries, water features and bog gardens. Flowers open in the morning and close up by early afternoon. |
| Related Species: | |
| Plant Communities: | 15, 22, 29, 30, 33, 34 |
| Conservation Status: | Locally common within its preferred growing conditions |
| Aboriginal Use: | |
| Commercially available: | Australian plant & indigenous nurseries |
| Bird Attracting: | No |
| Butterfly Attracting: | No |
| Frog Habitat: | Yes |
| Photographer: | 1 John Knight ©; 2 Cathy Powers ©; 3, 4 Peter Kinchington © |