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Image of Sisyrinchium azureum
VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Chile
Altitude: 1400-2200 m. 01 18, 2006
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| Species: | Sisyrinchium azureum Phil. | |
| Family: | Iridaceae |  |
| Order: | Liliales | |
| Chilean Name: | Claveillo azul | |
| English Name: | Blue-Eyed Grass | |
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| Record: | 0611 |
| 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 Not Frequent
Height: 30 cm. Good ornamental value (A) |
INTRODUCTION |
DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Blue, 6 petals Height: 30 cm.
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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: 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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USESGood ornamental value (A)
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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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