Common Name: Sisyrinchium
Genus: Sisyrinchium
Species: striatum
Skill Level: Beginner
Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Well-drained/light
Height: 90cm
Spread: 25cm
Flowering period:
May
to
July
This unique plant with evergreen, iris-like, cream and grey-green striped foliage, builds up in time into small, upright clumps. In late spring and early summer, it produces spikes of 1cm (1/2in) pale cream flowers dotted along upright stems. Fully hardy, the plant enjoys hot, dry conditions but tolerates partial shade in well-drained, moist soil. Once established, it is very drought-tolerant. It looks superb grown informally in gravel gardens or between paving slabs, and is best gathered in isolated clumps on its own, combined with large cobblestones or similar architectural features.
Looks good with:
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