Silky Purple Flag or Native Iris

Member - John and Val — Wed, 19 Nov 2014 06:13:00 GMT

Tufted perennial with narrow, linear leaves to about 20 cm long that arise from an underground rhizome. The three-petalled flowers are on stems that are shorter than the leaves. Flowers are about 3cm across, deep blue or purple (occasionally white) and usually occur in spring and summer. Before opening, the flowers are enclosed in two large papery bracts. Each flower only opens for only a single day although new flowers are produced over an extended period. The flowers may close before noon in hot, sunny weather.
Family: Iridaceae Genus: Patersonia Species: sericea Main Flower Colour: Purple

Iridaceae Patersonia sericea Wildflowers

Silky Purple Flag or Native Iris