Family: Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Sisyrinchium (sis-ee-RINK-ee-um) (Info) Species: bellum (BEL-lum) (Info)
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Category: Alpines and Rock Gardens Perennials
Height: under 6 in. (15 cm) 6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing: 3-6 in. (7-15 cm) 6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness: USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure: Full Sun Sun to Partial Shade
Danger: N/A
Bloom Color: Dark Blue Blue-Violet Violet/Lavender
Bloom Time: Late Winter/Early Spring Mid Spring
Foliage: Evergreen
Other details: May be a noxious weed or invasive Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season This plant may be considered a protected species; check before digging or gathering seeds Suitable for growing in containers
Soil pH requirements: 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic) 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information: Non-patented
Propagation Methods: By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets) From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Seed Collecting: Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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