SISYRINCHIUM striatum

Commonly known as Pigroot, Rush lily, Satin flower

Evergreen perennial with lance-shaped iris-like leaves and stems of pale yellow flowers
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    Stiff, greyish-green leaves to 40cm (16in) long.
  • Yellow
    Pale yellow
  • 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)
    Borderline
  • Full sun

SISYRINCHIUM striatum

 
  • Additional Features
    Pests & Diseases
    Root rot
    Place of origin
    Chile, Argentina
  • Flower Shape
    Cup-shaped
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
    Coastal / windswept
    Cottage garden
    Town garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
    Borderline
  • Seasonal Interest
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile well drained soil
    Resents winter wet.
    Neutral to alkaline soil
Jan
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90cm (36in)
Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
  25cm (10in)
 

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.
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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00

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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries. It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
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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™.
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