Sisyrinchium idahoense var. macounii 'Album'
white Idaho blue-eyed grass
A dwarf, evergreen perennial to 15cm tall, forming a clump of sword-shaped leaves. From early to late summer it produces small clusters of white flowers with a yellow eye, held on upright stems
Synonyms
Sisyrinchium idahoense 'Album'Sisyrinchium macounii 'Album'
see moreSisyrinchium 'May Snow'
Sisyrinchium macounii alba
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Poorly–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Tufted
- Genus
Sisyrinchium can be annuals or rhizomatous perennials forming a clump of narrowly sword-shaped leaves with erect stems carrying solitary or clustered, star-shaped or bell-shaped flowers in spring or summer
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any moist to poorly drained soil in full sun. May have the potential to become a nuisance as seeds prolifically
Propagation
Propagate by seed or division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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