Patersonia Occidentalis Size:140mm Pot Lifespan: Typically 3–7 years (short-lived

Lifespan: Typically 3–7 years (short-lived but spectacular)

deeply lobed leaves turning orange-red to scarlet in autumn

upright domes

dislikes waterlogging/high phosphorus

foliage mildly herbal when handled

Patersonia Occidentalis Size:140mm Pot Lifespan: Typically 3–7 years (short-livedPurple Flag Native Iris Botanical Name: Patersonia occidentalis Family: Iridaceae Origin: Southern Australia (including SA, WA, VIC, TAS, NSW) Plant Type: Evergreen clumping, strappy perennial Overview A hardy native flag iris that thrives in Adelaide and South Australian gardens. Patersonia occidentalis forms neat, evergreen fans of strap leaves and throws satin violet purple flowers through spring and early summer. It loves sandy, free draining