Scientific Name: Diplarrena latifolia Endemic Having a natural distribution confined to a particular geographic region

Common Name: western flag-iris

Family Classification (Clade): Monocots

Family: Iridaceae

Form Description: Tufted perennial herb.

Height (m): 0.3 – 1.2

Flowers: Iris-like flowers on long flat stems.

Fruit: Papery capsule – oblong, found at the ends of the old flower stems, rarely more than 4-lobes to each. Flattened seeds are red-brown when ripe.

Municipality
BurnieCentral CoastCentral HighlandsCircular HeadDerwent ValleyDorsetGeorge TownHobartHuon ValleyKentishKingboroughLatrobeMeander ValleyWaratah-WynyardWest CoastWest Tamar
Plant Communities
Alpine and Sub-alpine VegetationHeath
Habitat Notes

Found in heath, herbfields and sub-alpine shrubberies from near sea level to about 1000m in Central Highlands, south-west and west coast.

Site Tolerance

Exposed, Moist, Windy

Soil Tolerance

Fertile, Loam, Nutrient-poor, Poorly-drained, Well-drained

Frost Tolerance

Moderate

General Notes

Needs constant moisture, well-drained soil and full sun. Frog habitat.

Propagation Calendar

  • Flowering Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Seed Collecting Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Sowing Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Cutting Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Propagation Method
Seed, Division

Seed Information

Seed Collection

To collect seed, hold seed head, clip and tip into bag.

Seed Treatment Method

Standard Scatter seed thinly on to damp potting mix. Hold seed in place by covering with more potting mix to approximately the depth of the seed size.

Germination Time

4-10 weeks