Australian morning flower
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O. multiflorus is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial, to 60cm tall, with narrow, upright then arching, grass-like leaves. Loose, upright spikes of pale blue to violet blue, saucer-shaped flowers are produced in late spring and early summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- Australian morning flower (Orthrosanthus multiflorus)
- Genus
- Orthrosanthus
- Family
- Iridaceae
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- Toxicity
- Conservatory Greenhouse · Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Australian morning flower
Distribution map
Southern Australia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Australian morning flower
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Australian morning flower care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning needed
Propagation
PropagationPropagate from seed (indoors) sown at 13-18°C or by division, in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow under glass in loam-based potting compost, with added sharp sand and leaf mould, in full light. Water moderately when in growth and hardly at all when dormant. In mild areas grow outdoors in a warm, sheltered spot in light, well-drained, humus-rich, fertile soil in full sun
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally trouble free
Pests
Generally trouble free
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