RHS Other common names
purple rush lily, purple snowdrop, purple-eyed grass, spring bell, spring satin flower
Synonyms
Sisyrinchium grandiflorum
Sisyrinchium douglasii
Alpine Rockery Herbaceous Perennial
A clump-forming perennial producing slender, upright stems sheathed with grass-like leaves. The flowers are 2cm long, nodding, bell-shaped and a rich purple with a satiny texture. They appear in early spring
Position
Partial shade
Soil Types
Loam
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Spread
0-0.1 metre