SISYRINCHIUM
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SISYRINCHIUM
Commonly known as Pigroot, Rush lily, Satin flower
Grassy-leaved plants in the iris family. Several species in the eastern USA are threatened or endangered.
Genus of about 140 species of annuals and rhizomatous perennials, some semi-evergreen. They are native to North and South America although some are widely naturalised elsewhere. They thrive in habitats ranging from mountainous areas to meadows and coastal sands.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Sword-shaped leaves in fans with flower colours of blue, yellow, mauve and white. -
Place of origin
North and South America. Widely naturalised elsewhere. -
Deciduous
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
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HerbaceousAnnuals and rhizomatous perennials
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