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Alpine RockeryHerbaceous Perennial
Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Blue Purple Yellow | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue Purple Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- 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
This variety is very stable in moist, free-draining soils in an alpine rock garden or container
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back flower stems only after flowering
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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