Scientific Name: Isophysis tasmanica Endemic Having a natural distribution confined to a particular geographic region

Common Name: tasmanian purplestar

Family Classification (Clade): Monocots

Family: Iridaceae

Form Description: Tufted perennial herb; flat, erect leaves form fans at base of flowering stems; woody rhizomes.

Height (m): 0.1 – 0.4

Flowers: Large (6 cm diameter) single terminal flowers are dark purple, occasionally yellow.

Fruit: Capsule – numerous light brown seeds, 2 mm long.

Municipality
BurnieCentral HighlandsDerwent ValleyHuon ValleyKentishMeander ValleyWest Coast
Plant Communities
Alpine and Sub-alpine VegetationHeathSedgeland and Wetland
Habitat Notes

Alpine sedgeland and heath in western mountains.

Site Tolerance

Exposed, Moist, Rocky

Soil Tolerance

Nutrient-poor, Poorly-drained, Well-drained

Frost Tolerance

Hardy

Propagation Calendar

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

Seed Information

Seed Treatment Method

Cold Some species require exposure to cold before they germinate. These species are best sown in early winter and left to germinate in a shade house.

Seed Treatment Notes

Not easily grown. Stratify seeds at 3-5°C for 4-6 weeks.