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
Patersonia occidentalis ‘Little Pat’ – Native Iris
Plant Information
Plant Type - Grass or grass-like, Clumping perennial
Common Name - Native Iris
Scientific Name - Patersonia occidentalis
Family - Iridaceae
Cultivar Name - Little Pat
Other Common Name -
Minimum Height - 0.3
Maximum Height - 0.4
Minimum Width - 0.5
Maximum Width - 0.6
Flower Colour - Blue
Flowering Time - Spring
pH Level - Acid, Neutral
Soil Type - Loamy, Sandy loam, Potting mix
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
Propagation Method -
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Border plant
Special Uses - Bog gardens, Erosion control, Fast growing, Playground friendly
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Butterflies, Other insects
Angus Cultivar -