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Image of Sisyrinchium junceum ssp. junceum
VII Region, Laguna Maule, Chile
Altitude: 1600-2600 m. 02 11, 2006
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| Species: | Sisyrinchium junceum (E.Mey ex C. Presl) ssp. junceum | |
| Family: | Iridaceae |  |
| Order: | Liliales | |
| Chilean Name: | Huilmo rosado | |
| English Name: | Blue-Eyed Grass | |
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| Record: | 0296 |
| About 18 Sisyrinchium in Chile and 18 in our data base. | |
| About 42 Iridaceae in Chile and 32 in our data base. |
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Height: 60 cm. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Sisyrinchium junceum ssp. junceum VII Region, Camino a Laguna Maule, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: White, 6 petals Height: 60 cm.
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Image of Sisyrinchium junceum ssp. junceum VII Region, Camino a Laguna Maule, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: High altitude close to the timber line
Watering conditions: Humid areas, with almost constant rainfall. Short dry periods are possible (generally not longer than 1 month).
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Sisyrinchium junceum ssp. junceum VII Region, Laguna Maule, Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
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Image of Sisyrinchium junceum ssp. junceum VII Region, Laguna Maule, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 7, even 6b. The plant tolerates low temperatures (-15° C even -20° C), it can be covered by snow for months (1 - 8 months).
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