Sisyrinchium gratissimum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gratissimum
ID:
915170
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ravenna
Source:
iplants
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Onira 11: 60 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000914505
Common Names
- Sisyrinchium gratissimum
- Gratissimum Blue-Eyed Grass
- Blue-Eyed Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sisyrinchium gratissimum (also called Blue-eyed grass, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb native to the southeastern United States. It has a basal rosette of linear leaves and produces a single stem with a terminal cluster of bright blue flowers. It grows in open woodlands, meadows, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Sisyrinchium gratissimum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sisyrinchium gratissimum has small, star-shaped, blue flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sisyrinchium gratissimum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 5-10.
Where to Find Sisyrinchium gratissimum
Sisyrinchium gratissimum is native to the United States and can be found in the states of Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.
Sisyrinchium gratissimum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sisyrinchium gratissimum?
Sisyrinchium gratissimum
What type of plant is Sisyrinchium gratissimum?
A herb
Where does Sisyrinchium gratissimum grow?
In tropical and subtropical regions
Species in the Sisyrinchium genus
Sisyrinchium trichanthum, Sisyrinchium tenuifolium, Sisyrinchium tinctorium, Sisyrinchium tolucense, Sisyrinchium subnudum, Sisyrinchium unguiculatum, Sisyrinchium unispathaceum, Sisyrinchium vaginatum, Sisyrinchium sellowianum, Sisyrinchium septentrionale, Sisyrinchium setaceum, Sisyrinchium striatum, Sisyrinchium strictum, Sisyrinchium weirii, Sisyrinchium wettsteinii, Sisyrinchium pallidum, Sisyrinchium uliginosum, Sisyrinchium tucumanum, Sisyrinchium soboliferum, Sisyrinchium plicatulum, Sisyrinchium obconicum, Sisyrinchium microbracteatum, Sisyrinchium convallium, Sisyrinchium itabiritense, Sisyrinchium pendulum, Sisyrinchium purpurellum, Sisyrinchium scalarium, Sisyrinchium somuncurense, Sisyrinchium dasyspathum, Sisyrinchium conzattii, Sisyrinchium vestitum, Sisyrinchium parvifolium, Sisyrinchium calathinum, Sisyrinchium hintoniorum, Sisyrinchium xerophyllum, Sisyrinchium novoleonense, Sisyrinchium serrulatum, Sisyrinchium zamudioi, Sisyrinchium densiflorum, Sisyrinchium paramorum, Sisyrinchium marchioides, Sisyrinchium subcernuum, Sisyrinchium arguellesiae, Sisyrinchium martense, Sisyrinchium planicola, Sisyrinchium subalpinum, Sisyrinchium arrayanicum, Sisyrinchium limarinum, Sisyrinchium laevigatum, Sisyrinchium decumbens,
Species in the Iridaceae family
Alophia drummondii, Alophia intermedia, Alophia medusa, Alophia silvestris, Alophia veracruzana, Aristea abyssinica, Aristea africana, Aristea alata, Aristea anceps, Aristea angolensis, Aristea angustifolia, Aristea bakeri, Aristea bequaertii, Aristea biflora, Aristea cantharophila, Aristea capitata, Aristea cladocarpa, Aristea compressa, Aristea cuspidata, Aristea dichotoma, Aristea djalonis, Aristea ecklonii, Aristea fimbriata, Aristea flexicaulis, Aristea galpinii, Aristea glauca, Aristea goetzei, Aristea grandis, Aristea humbertii, Aristea inaequalis, Aristea juncifolia, Aristea kitchingii, Aristea latifolia, Aristea lugens, Aristea madagascariensis, Aristea montana, Aristea monticola, Aristea nyikensis, Aristea oligocephala, Aristea palustris, Aristea parviflora, Aristea pauciflora, Aristea platycaulis, Aristea polycephala, Aristea pusilla, Aristea racemosa, Aristea ranomafana, Aristea recisa, Aristea rigidifolia, Aristea rupicola,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-459488: Based on the initial data import
Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.