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Image of Sisyrinchium arenarium
VII Region, Laguna Maule, Chile
Altitude: 1600-2600 m. 02 11, 2006
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| Species: | Sisyrinchium arenarium Poepp. | |
| Family: | Iridaceae |  |
| Order: | Liliales | |
| Chilean Name: | Ņuņo , Huilmo amarillo | |
| English Name: | Blue-Eyed Grass | |
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| Record: | 0462 |
| 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 Frequent
Height: 50 cm. Some ornamental value (B) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Sisyrinchium arenarium VII Region, Laguna Maule, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Yellow, 6 petals Height: 50 cm.
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Image of Sisyrinchium arenarium IV Region, Los Vilos, 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: Somewhat dry areas where the drought may last 3 - 5 months. Precipitations of 400 - 800 mm. are concentrated in winter.
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Sisyrinchium arenarium IV Region, Los Vilos, Chile
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USESSome ornamental value (B)
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Image of Sisyrinchium arenarium IV Region, Los Vilos, 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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