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Alpine RockeryHerbaceous Perennial

Sisyrinchium 'Purple Dream'

A dwarf, evergreen perennial to 10cm tall, forming a compact clump of grass-like leaves. In late spring and early summer it produces a succession of purple-blue flowers with a small yellow eye

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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cm
Time to ultimate height
1 year
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
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 Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H5
Botanical 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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