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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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EvergreenStiff, greyish-green leaves to 40cm (16in) long.
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YellowPale yellow -
Height90cm (36in) -
Spread25cm (10in)
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HerbaceousEarly 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.
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Hardy - average winterHardy 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)Borderline -
Full sun
SISYRINCHIUM striatum
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Additional Features
Pests & DiseasesRoot rot
Place of originChile, Argentina -
Flower ShapeCup-shaped
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HardinessFully hardyBorderline
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soilResents winter wet.Neutral to alkaline soil
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Sisyrinchium - Growing Guide
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90cm (36in)
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Buy Varieties of SISYRINCHIUM striatum
SISYRINCHIUM striatum 'Aunt May'
Pigroot, Rush lily, Satin flower
bold, creamy-yellow striped leaves and pale yellow flowers
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
individually £14.00 each , 3+ £12.00 each
Useful extras...
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
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