Orthrosanthus laxus

(Morning iris)

A tight upright clump of light green, slim, evergreen leaves gives rise to slender, slightly branched stems that are topped with soft blue cupped stars. The flowers are shaped rather like those of hesperantha. Some sources say this charming perennial is tender as it is a native of southern Australia. I have found it to be really...

A tight upright clump of light green, slim, evergreen leaves gives rise to slender, slightly branched stems that are topped with soft blue cupped stars. The flowers are shaped rather like those of hesperantha. Some sources say this charming perennial is tender as it is a native of southern Australia. I have found it to be really hardy.

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Colour: Blue
Flowers: June and July
Height x Spread: 45cm x 30cm
Soil: Well-drained
Planting position: Sun/Partial Shade
Evergreen
Mounding plant
I have found this hardy perennials survives -10 degrees despite the RHS website zones its survival to -5 and no more. However, I will say that I grow this plant under a tree peony and behind a hawthorn hedge so perhaps it is being sheltered from cold winds.

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