Sisyrinchium — 2 species
Botanical species in the genus Sisyrinchium recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Sisyrinchium acre
Sisyrinchium acre
Family: Iridaceae
Cultivation
A plant of higher elevations in the tropics, usually found at elevations above 1,500 metres. It has been cultivated successfully at elevations as low as 100 metres. Succeeds in full sun or partial shade.
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Sisyrinchium angustifolium
Sisyrinchium angustifolium
Family: Iridaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a moist but well-drained humus-rich loamy soil and a position in full sun, though it will tolerate part-day shade. gives a hardiness rating of zone 3 to this plant (tolerating winter temperatures down to about -40°c) but then says that the plant will need the protection of a cold greenhouse in areas where the temperature falls much below freezing. Plants will often self-sow when growing in a suitable position.
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