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Intermediate
skill rating |
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0.5m
max. spread |
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0.5m
max. height |
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2-5 years
to maturity |
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2 hours care
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Botanical name: Sisyrinchium idahoense
Other names: Blue-eyed grass, Sisyrinchium bellum, Sisyrinchium macounii, Sisyrinchium idahoense var. bellum
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Genus: Sisyrinchium
Species: S. idahoense - S. idahoense is a clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial with lance-shaped leaves, and stems bearing blue flowers with yellow throats in summer.
Sisyrinchium idahoense is: Semi evergreen
Flower: Blue, Yellow in Summer
Foliage: Green in All seasons
Habit: Clump-forming
Sisyrinchium idahoense (Blue-eyed grass) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, Beds and borders, City, Gravel
Cultivation: Plant in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil in full sun. Dislikes winter wet. To ensure continued flowering, lift and divide every year or so.
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Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |
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| Soil drainage: |
Well-drained |
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Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Tender in frost (H3), Hardy (H4) |
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