Patersonia occidentalis

Common Name:

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

Plant Size:
1-2 feet high
Landscape/Garden Uses:
borders
Flowering Season:
Spring

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

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

Patersonias are evergreen Australian iris allies with densely clustered shoots from a short, branched rhizome. The light green, narrow 12-16 inch leaves are held in close fans from a narrow base. The flower stems arise in summer carrying beautiful lavender blue, three petaled blossoms. Each lasts only one day, but several more appear in succession from the same stem. Sun, well drained soil, moderate watering.