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Image of Sisyrinchium striatum
V Region, Olmué, Chile
Altitude: 200 m. 10 08, 2006
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| Species: | Sisyrinchium striatum J.E. Sm. | |
| Family: | Iridaceae |  |
| Order: | Liliales | |
| Chilean Name: | Huilmo amarillo , Ņuņo | |
| English Name: | Blue-Eyed Grass | |
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| Record: | 0442 |
| 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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| Native Very Frequent
Height: 1.2 m. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Sisyrinchium striatum V Region, Olmué, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Yellow, 5 petals Height: 1.2 m.
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Image of Sisyrinchium striatum V Region, Olmué, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Medium altitude up 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 striatum V Region, Olmué, Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
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Image of Sisyrinchium striatum V Region, Olmué, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 8. The plant tolerates low temperatures (-8° C), can tolerate occasional snow cover for up to a couple of weeks per year.
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