sisyrinchium striatum care

It thrives in sunny positions and well-drained soil, so makes a lovely addition to gravel gardens. It combines well with lime-greens, silvers and purples. For best results, grow Sisyrinchium striatum in full sun in moist, well-drained soil.

1. Do you cut back Sisyrinchium?
2. How do you grow Sisyrinchium striatum?
3. Is Sisyrinchium an evergreen?
4. How do you divide Sisyrinchium?

Do you cut back Sisyrinchium?

When the leaves die they go black and look very unslightly, especially in winter, but worse is the way it seeds. It is essential that you cut off the spent flower spikes as soon as the last flowers fade to prevent seeds being cast all over the garden.

How do you grow Sisyrinchium striatum?

Customer Review - Sisyrinchium striatum

1. Germination Instructions. Sow into a cold frame in spring-early autumn. Surface sow onto moist, well-drained seed compost. ...
2. Growing Instructions. Prefers any moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Can be grown in a gravel garden. ...
3. Cultivation Instructions. Will self-seed freely.

Is Sisyrinchium an evergreen?

This unique plant with evergreen, iris-like, cream and grey-green striped foliage, builds up in time into small, upright clumps. Fully hardy, the plant enjoys hot, dry conditions but tolerates partial shade in well-drained, moist soil. ... Once established, it is very drought-tolerant.

How do you divide Sisyrinchium?

Split the root ball at the centre with a sharp knife or a spade, or by placing two garden forks back-to-back into the middle of the root ball, and pushing the fork handles apart.to lever the root ball apart. Replant the new clumps to the same depth as the original, and water well. Keep well watered until established.