Sisyrinchium striatum

Sisyrinchium striatum

Native to:
Argentina | Chile

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Iridaceae
Genus:
Sisyrinchium
Species:
Sisyrinchium striatum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Geophyte
Height:
90 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul
Bloom Colors:
pale yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 4-8 weeks before sowing.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. If no germination in 3 months, try 4C 1-2 months, then 20C again.

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society