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Olsynium douglasii 'Album'

grass widow 'Album'

A fibrous-rooted, clump-forming perennial to about 30cm withnarrow, grass-like leaves. In early spring produces nodding, bell-shaped, satiny, white flowers on ruysh-like stemsin groups of one to four

Other common names
white rush lily
Synonyms
Olsynium grandiflorum 'Album'
Sisyrinchium grandiflorum 'Album'
see moreOlsynium douglasii var. grandiflorum
Sisyrinchium douglasii var. album
Olsynium douglasii var. alba
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0–0.1 metre
Growing conditions
Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring White Green
Summer Green
Autumn
Winter
Position
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or North–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Iridaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Columnar upright
Genus

Olsynium are fibrous-rooted, clump-forming perennials. They have mostly basal, stem-clasping, linear or lance-shaped leaves and nodding trumpet to bell-shaped flowers in spring

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in moist, humus-rich, moderately fertile soil in semi-shade

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame in autumn

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Gravel garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally problem free

Diseases

Generally problem free

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