Genus Species: Diplarrena moraea    
Common / Product Name: Butterfly Flag

Habit:   TUFTS (TF)

Available Sizes
  Tube
14cm

Height x Width: 0.3 - 0.6m x 0.50 - 1.00m

Pruning:   None Light

Frost Tolerance:   Medium

Coastal Tolerance:   Medium

Clay & Heavy Soil Tolerance:   Medium / Well Drained

Drought Tolerance:   Medium

Origin:   Australian Plant

Evergreen:   Rhizomatous perennial

Flowering:  starts: Spring

Flower Colour:   White

Irrigation:   Yes water during dry periods.

Lower Temperatures: Grows best around coastal areas as understory planting where naturally protected by frost, will tolerate temperatures as low as -5°C.

Upper Temperatures: Temperatures in the Mid 30's°C to Low 40's°C. Planted in shaded areas with cool root run.

Fertilising: Slow release low phosphorus fertilizer.

Environment:   Plants selected suitable for Melbourne surrounds and southern states of Australia.