Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Iridaceae

Genus:

Sisyrinchium

Species:

Sisyrinchium septentrionale

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun, jul

Bloom Colors:

White, Yellow, Blue, Violet

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Idaho, Montana, Washington, Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Saskatchewan

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers wet meadows and stream banks

Germination Information