Orthrosanthus multiflorus Morning Flag 140mm

Orthrosanthus multiflorus 'Morning Flag' 140mm Pot

Graceful Australian native clumping plant producing masses of brilliant blue flowers from spring to early summer, adding colour and texture to a wide range of garden styles.

Orthrosanthus multiflorus, commonly known as Morning Flag, is a hardy ornamental perennial forming elegant clumps of long, strappy green foliage. From September through to December, bright blue iris-like flowers are produced freely above the foliage, creating a striking display while attracting bees and other beneficial pollinators. Its upright form and easy-care nature make it an excellent choice for both formal and naturalistic landscapes.

Highly adaptable and low maintenance, Morning Flag performs beautifully in rockeries, borders, coastal gardens and decorative containers.

Botanical Name: Orthrosanthus multiflorus
Common Name: Morning Flag
Pot Size: 140mm
Flower Colour: Bright Blue
Position: Full Sun to Part Shade
Height: Approx. 1m
Width: Approx. 60cm-80cm
Flowering Season: September to December
Growth Habit: Clump Forming Perennial
Evergreen: Yes

Features

Brilliant blue iris-like flowers
Elegant strappy green foliage
Long flowering season
Hardy and low maintenance
Suitable for a wide range of climates
Excellent accent or mass planting plant

Ideal Uses

Rockeries
Garden borders
Cottage gardens
Coastal gardens
Sloping sites
Large pots and containers
Native gardens

Plant Care

Plant in well drained soil in a full sun to part shade position. Water regularly during establishment, then only during prolonged dry periods. Remove spent flower stems to encourage repeat flowering and maintain a tidy appearance. Feed lightly with a low phosphorus native plant fertiliser during spring if required. An elegant Australian native that provides months of brilliant blue flowers, attractive evergreen foliage and reliable performance in a wide range of landscape settings.