Short Purple-Flag

Patersonia fragilis

Plant Life Native IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

Tufted tussocky perennial herb spreading from underground stems it has a deep purple flower the appears from September to January

Size

Grows to around 30 to 50cm high

Habitat

Common on sandy or gravelly soils near coasts, frequent in wet parts of coastal heaths.

Distribution

Native to southeastern Australia from QLD to SA including Tasmania

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (1)

The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

Quick Facts

Common name: Short Purple-Flag
Scientific name: Patersonia fragilis (Labill.) Asch. & Graebn.
Family: Iridaceae
Category: Plant Life › Irises & Grasses
Origin: Native
Conservation: Not Evaluated

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Also Known As

swamp iris
Day Iris

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