Sisyrinchium 'Purple Dream'

Alpine Rockery Herbaceous Perennial

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

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Max Height

Up to 10 cm

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
1 year
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
Up to 10 cm

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained or Well–drained
pH
Acid or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Drought Resistance
Yes

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

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