Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Iridaceae

Genus:

Sisyrinchium

Species:

Sisyrinchium elizabethiae

Growth Characteristics

Height:

40 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

blue, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Occurs in fire-maintained pine savannas; benefits from periodic fire to reduce competition.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from cold moist stratification for 60-90 days to break dormancy; sow on surface and keep moist.

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