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Australian morning flower | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Australian morning flower

Orthrosanthus multiflorus

Genus: Orthrosanthus
Family: Iridaceae

About this plant

O. multiflorus is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial, to 60cm tall, with narrow, upright then arching, grass-like leaves. Loose, upright spikes of pale blue to violet blue, saucer-shaped flowers are produced in late spring and early summer

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow under glass in loam-based potting compost, with added sharp sand and leaf mould, in full light. Water moderately when in growth and hardly at all when dormant. In mild areas grow outdoors in a warm, sheltered spot in light, well-drained, humus-rich, fertile soil in full sun

Pruning

No pruning needed

Propagation

Propagate from seed (indoors) sown at 13-18°C or by division, in spring

Pests

Generally trouble free

Diseases

Generally trouble free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalHedging ScreensGround CoverPatio ContainerLow Maintenance

Planting Places

OutdoorWall TrainedConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years