Sisyrinchium hitchcockii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hitchcockii
ID:
787264
Status:
valid
Authors:
Douglass M.Hend.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 28: 170. 1986
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000786597
Common Names
- Sisyrinchium Hitchcockii
- Hitchcock's Blue-Eyed Grass
- Hitchcock's Blue-Eyed-Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sisyrinchium hitchcockii (also called Hitchcock's Blue-Eyed Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the United States. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, star-shaped flowers with blue petals.
Uses & Benefits
Sisyrinchium hitchcockii is an ornamental plant that is used for ground cover and in rock gardens. It is also a good source of nectar for bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sisyrinchium hitchcockii is a small, star-shaped flower with six petals, each petal having a yellow center and blue edges. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sisyrinchium hitchcockii is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Sisyrinchium hitchcockii
Sisyrinchium hitchcockii is native to the western United States and can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of ponds and streams.
Sisyrinchium hitchcockii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sisyrinchium hitchcockii?
Sisyrinchium hitchcockii
What is the common name of Sisyrinchium hitchcockii?
Hitchcock's blue-eyed grass
What is the natural habitat of Sisyrinchium hitchcockii?
Grassy slopes and meadows
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-325153: Based on the initial data import
Douglass Miles Henderson (1938-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Douglass M.Hend.' in the authors string.