Patersonia occidentalis var. occidentalis
| Common Name: | Long Purple-flag |
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| Family: | Iridaceae |
| Size: | 8-55cm x 30-60cm |
| Description: | Compact tufting perennial herb. |
| Leaves: | Narrow erect flat leaves 8-55cm x 2-10mm, sometimes with brown margins and maroon bases. Convex on one surface. |
| Flowering: | 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: | Bluish-purple or white |
| Flowering Time: | September to January |
| Growing Conditions: | Poorly drained areas tolerating wet winter and dry summer soils in heaths, woodlands and open forests. Tolerates light frosts. Full sun, semi shade. |
| Garden Use: | 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. |
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| Plant Communities: | 8, 15, 22, 29, 30, 33, 34, 39 |
| Conservation Status: | Widespread within the Shire |
| Aboriginal Use: | |
| Commercially available: | Generally |
| Bird Attracting: | No |
| Butterfly Attracting: | No |
| Frog Habitat: | Yes |
| Photographer: | 1, 3 Marilyn Gray ©; 2 Peter Kinchington © |
