Orthrosanthus multiflorus – Morning Iris

Orthrosanthus multiflorus flag lily
Orthrosanthus multiflorus flag lily

Morning Iris is one of those wonderful grass-like clumping plants that look fantastic with very little effort and also brings a rare true blue flower into your colour scheme in the garden. A member of the Iris family, the starry blue flowers only last a day each but are produced in profusion during spring and early summer such that the plant is rarely out of flower during that time. It is a really tough plant that will benefit from a once a year clean up after flowering with the removal of old flower stems. Prefers semi shade, but will tolerate full sun. Mulch to keep the soil moist and to deter weed growth.

Family : Iridaceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Grass or grass-like, Clumping perennial

Width : 1

Flowering Time : Spring, Summer

Soil Type : Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Cool

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Column-shaped

Soil Moisture : Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Erosion control, Pipe and drain friendly, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Orthrosanthus multiflorus

Common Name : Morning Iris

Height : 1

Flower Color : Blue

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Wildflower meadow

Light : Sunny, Light shade, Half shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies