Patersonia drummondii

Common Name:
Australian iris
Plant Type:
Evergreen perennial
Family:
Iridaceae (The Iris Family)
Geographic Origin:
Australia
California Native?:
No

Plant Size:
1 foot high
Landscape/Garden Uses:
Mixed plantings
Flowering Season:
Spring

Flower Color:
Purple
Exposure:
Sun or light shade
Soils:
Well-drained soil

Suggested Irrigation:
Moderate watering
Estimated Hardiness:
Hardy to 20-25 degrees F.

An evergreen Australian iris ally with densely clustered shoots from a short, branched rhizome. The light green, narrow 1 inch leaves are held rigidly erect in close fans. The flower stems arise in summer carrying beautiful lavender, iris-like blossoms. Each lasts only one day, but several more appear in succession from the same stem. Sun, well drained soil, moderate watering.