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Image of Sisyrinchium cuspidatum
VII Región, Los Queñes, Chile
Altitude: 450 m. 12 30, 2006
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Species: | Sisyrinchium cuspidatum Poeppig | |
Family: | Iridaceae | ![]() |
Order: | Liliales | |
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English Name: | Blue-Eyed Grass | |
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Record: | 0666 |
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: 80 cm. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
INTRODUCTION |
Image of Sisyrinchium cuspidatum VII Región, Los Queñes, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: White, 6 petals Height: 80 cm.
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Image of Sisyrinchium cuspidatum VII Región, Los Queñes, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Low altitude, interior valleys
Watering conditions: The plant grows in water or it has its roots within a permanent water course. This corresponds to marshes, bogs, water courses, lake and river shores.
Light conditions: Some shadow. Some protection against direct sunlight, some shadow from vegetation, filtering about 20 - 40 % of light.
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Image of Sisyrinchium cuspidatum VII Región, Los Queñes, Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
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Image of Sisyrinchium cuspidatum VII Región, Los Queñes, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 9. The plant does not tolerate snow, but can tolerate occasional freezing spells of about - 5° C (the typical morning frost of central Chile).
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