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  • SISYRINCHIUM striatum
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© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. CRAMBE cordifolia and SISYRINCHIUM striatum
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© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. PENSTEMON 'Firebird' and SISYRINCHIUM striatum
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    SISYRINCHIUM striatum

    Commonly known as Pigroot, Rush lily, Satin flower

    Evergreen perennial with lance-shaped iris-like leaves and stems of pale yellow flowers
     
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    • Pests & Diseases
      Root rot
    • Place of origin
      Chile, Argentina
    • Evergreen
      Stiff, greyish-green leaves to 40cm (16in) long.
    • Yellow
      Pale yellow
    • Cup-shaped
    • Border
      Suitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Coastal / windswept
    • Cottage garden
    • Town garden
    • Fully hardy
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    • Height
      90cm (36in)
    • Spread
      25cm (10in)
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
      Clump forming perennial. Produces flowers 2.5cm (1in) across in stalkless clusters on unbranched stems. Backs of the tepals are striped purple-brown.
    • Hardy - average winter
      Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
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    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile well drained soil
      Resents winter wet.
    • Neutral to alkaline soil
    • Full sun
    • Mature Size
      90cm (36in)
      Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        25cm (10in)
       
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    Vermin & Pest Control
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
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