Description
Narrow, linear leaves to about 50 cm long arising from a tuberous rootstock. The flowers occur on branched stems up to 80 cm long, each stem bearing up to eight flowers.
Flowers
Purple with fringed petals. Flowering September to December.
Habitat
Widespread in eucalypt woodlands or grasslands and on plains of sandy or gravelly soil.
Prefers well drained sunny position.
Special Notes
Good for containers due to little water requirements. Attracts pollen and nectar eating insects.