Caesia Parviflora

Description

Caesia Parviflora, also known as Small-flowered Caesia, is a perennial herb that belongs to the family of Iridaceae. It is native to Australia and grows in various habitats, including woodlands, heathlands, and grasslands. This plant has a unique growth habit, producing a single narrow leaf and a slender stem that bears a single blue or purple flower that blooms between August and October.

Taxonomic Information

Domain	Eukaryota
Kingdom	Plantae
Phylum	Tracheophyta
Class	Liliopsida
Order	Asparagales
Family	Iridaceae
Genus	Caesia

Appearance

Caesia Parviflora grows up to 30 cm tall and has a single, narrow leaf that is flat and channeled. The leaf is usually 10-30 cm long and 1-2.5 mm wide. The stem is slender and bears a single blue or purple flower that is approximately 2 cm in diameter. The flower has six tepals, three outer and three inner, and six stamens that are fused towards the base of the flower.

Care Guide

Caesia Parviflora prefers well-drained soil and full to partial sunlight. It is drought-tolerant and can withstand moderate frost. It is recommended to water the plant occasionally during dry periods and fertilize it during the growing season. The plant can be propagated by dividing the rhizomes in autumn. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-11.

Common Pests & Diseases

Caesia Parviflora is generally pest and disease-free. However, it may be susceptible to root rot if planted in poorly-drained soil. To prevent this, it is recommended to plant the plant in well-drained soil and avoid overwatering.

Habitat

Caesia Parviflora is native to Australia and can be found in various habitats, including woodlands, heathlands, and grasslands. It prefers well-drained soils and full to partial sunlight. The plant is drought-tolerant and can withstand moderate frost.

Question and Answer

Q: Is Caesia Parviflora a drought-tolerant plant?
A: Yes, Caesia Parviflora is a drought-tolerant plant.

Q: How can Caesia Parviflora be propagated?
A: Caesia Parviflora can be propagated by dividing the rhizomes in autumn.

Q: What is the blooming period of Caesia Parviflora?
A: The blooming period of Caesia Parviflora is between August and October.

Q: What is the hardiness zone for Caesia Parviflora?
A: Caesia Parviflora is hardy in USDA zones 8-11.

Related Plants

• Caesia Calliantha
• Caesia Vittata
• Caesia Parviflora ‘Blue Devil’

References

• “Caesia Parviflora.” Australian Native Plants Society (Australia), www.anpsa.org.au/c-par.html.
• “Caesia Parviflora.” PlantNet, plantnet.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/cgi-bin/NSWfl.pl?page=nswfl&lvl=sp&name=Caesia~parviflora.
• “Caesia Parviflora.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 4 June 2021, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caesia_parviflora.