Groundcover

Patersonia occidentalis
​​         Purple flag
Descriptor
Compact tufting perennial herb. Narrow erect flat leaves 8-55cm x 2-10mm, sometimes with brown margins and maroon bases. Bluish-purple or white terminal clusters of 2-6 flowers. Stems longer than leaves to 85cm. Flower clusters surrounded by 2 brown to black bracts. 
Cultural knowledge
 
Ecological role
Frog habitat
Height
0.5m
Width
0.6m
Sun 
Full sun, semi shade
Soil type
Poorly drained soils
Flowering time
September to January

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