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Orthrosanthus

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Orthrosanthus, Plant Profile and Landscaping Uses

Orthrosanthus are a flowering grass like plant, with iris like flowers they are an evergreen perennial with strappy foliage. Species originate from Mexico, Australia and South America so a little variety exists within the genus.

Tall growing to around 1m Orthrosanthus multiflorus has flowers forming on spikes in spring to summer. Best planted in a clump in the border or in a rock garden. Mass plantings as a flowering border or edging plant also work well.

Growing well in part to light shade Orthrosanthus are best in a position with some protection from very hot drying afternoon sun although they are fairly drought tolerant.

Best divided every 2 – 3 years to help maintain vigour. Generally sold by wholesale growers as tubestock, however also available in advanced sizes.

Varieties include:

These species are all from Western Australia and are readily available from wholesale growers.

  • O. multiflorus – Most widely offered and the taller growing type, from South Western Australia
  • O. laxus nana or ‘Dwarf Morning Iris’
  • O. muelleri or South Sterling Morning Iris
  • O. polystachyus

WHOLESALE ORTHROSANTHUS NURSERIES


Faceys Nursery
FACEYS NURSERY Pty Ltd - Ph 03 5996 1466 
1870 South Gippsland Hwy Cranbourne Vic 3977 - email:sales@faceysnursery.com.au
Growers of a wide range of native & exotic trees, shrubs, ground covers and climbers in 14cm pots Promotional & PBR Lines and garden hardy favourites. Supplying all states. www.faceysnursery.com.au

CARAWAH NURSERY 
15 Falls Road Hoddles Creek Victoria 3139 
phone: 59674244 fax: 59674239

TJ’S WHOLESALE PLANTS
Cranbourne South, Victoria
Phone (03) 97830733

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