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How do you propagate Sisyrinchium?

How do you propagate Sisyrinchium?

Propagating Sisyrinchium Sow seeds in spring under a coldframe. Some varieties self-seed in ideal conditions. Alternatively, divide established clumps in September or March. Most species dislike root disturbance, so they will take a couple of years to recover.

Does Sisyrinchium spread?

They grow from thin rhizomes that gradually spread outward from the clump. Some species are evergreen, while many others — especially in colder areas — die back to the ground in winter. In spring or summer small flowers appear on spikes at or just above the foliage.

How do you propagate blue-eyed grass?

Blue eyed grass will thrive in moist to average garden soil. The plant is easy to propagate by dividing plantlets away from the parent plant. Break off or cut the rhizomes away from the main plant, including the slender foliage of the young plants that form at the base.

Can you grow Sisyrinchium striatum in pots?

Sisyrinchium are most easily propagated by lifting and division of the many smaller offsets which a decent clump will produce. However, these plants do set plentiful seed which is easy enough to grow in pots or boxes in the cold frame or greenhouse in autumn or spring.

Can you split Sisyrinchium?

Dividing Sisyrinchium The ideal time to divide most perennials is after flowering – except for late blooming ones which should be left until spring. Some perennials positively need dividing after flowering as the flower stalks and the part of the plant that produced them die off and look ugly.

Can I divide Sisyrinchium?

What can I plant with Sisyrinchium striatum?

It combines well with lime-greens, silvers and purples. For best results, grow Sisyrinchium striatum in full sun in moist, well-drained soil. Will self-seed, so look out for seedlings, which can be left where they are or planted elsewhere.

How do you divide Sisyrinchium?

I pull the separate “fans” of leaves apart. Irises need tugging and cutting to divide. The fresh fand (left hand side) are prepared by striping off the old, blackened outer leaves. Don’t expect very much root on these fans – that’s not a problem.

Will Sisyrinchium grow in shade?

It thrives in sunny positions and well-drained soil, so makes a lovely addition to gravel gardens. It combines well with lime-greens, silvers and purples. For best results, grow Sisyrinchium striatum in full sun in moist, well-drained soil.

Do bees like Sisyrinchium striatum?

Sisyrinchium striatum is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

What to do with Sisyrinchium after flowering?

Caring for Sisyrinchium Once they have finished blooming cut back the stems to ground level. As plants may become invasive it is necessary to remove any plants that are not wanted. If you require more plants and do not want to grow Sisyrinchium from seed then they can be propagated by division in the spring.

Is Sisyrinchium a perennial?

Sisyrinchium are semi-evergreen perennials with narrow leaves that appear to be an ornamental grass, but actually belong to the Iris family.

Does Sisyrinchium striatum self seed?

May self-seed in the garden. Promptly remove spent flowers to avoid self-seeding. Sisyrinchium striatum, commonly called pale yellow-eyed grass or Argentine blue-eyed grass, is an evergreen to semi-evergreen perennial that is native to alpine grasslands, meadows and open woods in Argentina and Chile.

Can You propagate Sisyrinchium from seed?

If you require more plants and do not want to grow Sisyrinchium from seed then they can be propagated by division in the spring. Common Names: Blue-eyed Grass.

How do I care for Sisyrinchium striatum?

Promptly remove spent flowers to avoid self-seeding. Sisyrinchium striatum, commonly called pale yellow-eyed grass or Argentine blue-eyed grass, is an evergreen to semi-evergreen perennial that is native to alpine grasslands, meadows and open woods in Argentina and Chile.

What is the difference between Sisyrinchium bellum and golden eyed grass?

Sisyrinchium bellum (Blue-Eyed Grass) is a very low growing form, reaching around 4in (10cm) in height. Blue-green leaves with clusters of blue to violet flowers in summer. Sisyrinchium californicum (golden-eyed grass) is a semi-evergreen perennial that produces beautiful, star shaped, yellow flowers.