Orthrosanthus multiflorus

Also Known As

Morning Flag

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

9a-10b

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Orthrosanthus multiflorus plant details

Orthrosanthus multiflorus is a broadleaf evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and summer blue flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Orthrosanthus multiflorus

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, long-blooming, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Orthrosanthus multiflorus

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zero fuss, tough, long lived & good looking year around, you never have to worry over this evergreen member of the Iris family. I’ve grown it for 10 years & all I ever do is strip away a few old leaves once a year. To 2’ x 2’, it’s a great choice for part shade, flowering in Summer & Fall with lots of lovely 1-1/2”, Wedge wood blue, starry blooms atop upright stems. With its fairly dense clump of strap-like evergreen foliage, it retains its attractiveness all year, making a nice foliage clump even when not in bloom. Native to Australia as well as tropical America, it is also drought tolerant, only requiring an occasional deep watering during extended heat spells to keep it looking swell. Rich, well-drained soil for best show & makes a fine container plant too.