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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.
Further Reading....
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Deciduous - to semi evergreen
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Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch. - annuals and rhizomatous perennials
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Full sun -
Additional Features - Good to know - sword-shaped leaves in fans with flower colours of blue, yellow, mauve and white. -
Pests & Diseases - root rot outside - aphids and red spider mite in greenhouse -
Place of origin - North and South America. Widely naturalised elsewhere. -
Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil - resents winter wet.
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Neutral to alkaline soil
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Buy Varieties of SISYRINCHIUM
SISYRINCHIUM striatum >
Commonly known as: Pigroot, Rush lily, Satin flower.
Evergreen perennial with lance-shaped iris-like leaves and stems of pale yellow flowers
SISYRINCHIUM striatum 'Aunt May' >
Commonly known as: Pigroot, Rush lily, Satin flower.
Bold, creamy-yellow striped leaves and pale yellow flowers
Useful extras...
Harrod Horticulture Plant Supports - Plant & Border Supports
Short circular wire plant support
The Harrod short circular plant supports available in rust or matt black are ideal for herbs, campanulas, agapanthus, shrub roses, hollyhocks and foxgloves and are made to last.
2 options from £32.00
Harrod Horticulture Plant Supports - Plant & Border Supports
Link stakes
Link stakes plant supports are made from dark olive-green powder coated galvanised steel wire (up to 6mm thick), merge seemlessly into the background.
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
