Sisyrinchium macrocarpum
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An evergreen perennial to 20cm tall, forming a clump of linear, grey-green leaves. In late spring and early summer it produces golden yellow flowers with a dark red star-shaped marking at the centre
Scientific classification
- Species
- Sisyrinchium macrocarpum (Sisyrinchium macrocarpum)
- Genus
- Sisyrinchium
- Family
- Iridaceae
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- Toxicity
- Alpine Rockery · Grass Like
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Tufted
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Sisyrinchium macrocarpum
Distribution map
Southern America
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Sisyrinchium macrocarpum
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Sisyrinchium macrocarpum care guide
- Medium watering, slight drought tolerance when mature
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Medium watering, slight drought tolerance when mature
Fertilizing
FertilizingAll-purpose dilute feed monthly warm growing months
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or division in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil in full sun. Protect from excessive winter wet. Suitable for an alpine trough or gravel garden. May have the potential to become a nuisance as seeds prolifically
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to root rot
Pests
Generally pest-free
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