Patersonia occidentalis ‘Little Pat’ – Native Iris

Patersonia occidentalis native flag 'Little Pat'

Patersonia occidentalis 'Little Pat'
Patersonia occidentalis 'Little Pat'

A clumping grass-like perennial with green foliage and masses of iris-like purple flowers in spring. Great as a border or mass planting in the garden or rockery. Also great for pots. The Noongar name for the plant is komma

Family : Iridaceae

Cultivar Name: Little Pat

Plant Type : Grass or grass-like, Clumping perennial

Width : 0.6

Flowering Time : Spring

Soil Type : Loamy, Sandy loam, Potting mix

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen

Soil Moisture : Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Bog gardens, Erosion control, Fast growing, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Patersonia occidentalis

Common Name : Native Iris

Height : 0.4

Flower Color : Blue

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies, Other insects

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Patersonia occidentalis ‘Little Pat’ – Native Iris