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    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.

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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
    • Semi-evergreen
      Keeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
    • 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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    Sisyrinchium - Growing Guide

    Varieties
    SISYRINCHIUM striatum
    Evergreen perennial with lance-shaped iris-like leaves and stems of pale yellow flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50

    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    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
    Afterplant - Tomatoes
    AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Grow Your Own
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
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