Morning Iris

Did you know

• Orthrosanthus flowers open in the morning and close by midday, earning it the evocative common name 'morning iris.'
• The genus name literally means 'morning flower' in Greek — orthos (morning) + anthos (flower).
• Despite resembling a true iris, it is in a different tribe within the Iridaceae family with its own distinct characteristics.
• It grows naturally in the kwongan heathlands of southwest Western Australia, one of the world's richest floral regions.
• The delicate blue flowers appear above grass-like leaves and are a charming sight in spring wildflower displays.

Color meanings

Uses

• ornamental
• native garden
• rockery