Sisyrinchium longispathum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longispathum
ID:
787161
Status:
valid
Authors:
Conz.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1947
Citation Micro:
Fl. Taxon. Mex. , ed. 2, 2: 124 (1947)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000786494
Common Names
- Longispathum Blue-Eyed Grass
- Longispathum Sisyrinchium
- Long-Spiked Blue-Eyed Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sisyrinchium longispathum (also called long-spathed blue-eyed grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It has blue flowers and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Sisyrinchium longispathum is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects, and to provide ground cover in areas with poor soil.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sisyrinchium longispathum 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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Sisyrinchium longispathum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and does not require much water once established. It can be propagated by seed, but this is not recommended as it is slow and unreliable. It can also be propagated by cuttings, which is the preferred method.
Where to Find Sisyrinchium longispathum
Sisyrinchium longispathum is native to the western United States, from California to Colorado and east to Texas.
Sisyrinchium longispathum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sisyrinchium longispathum?
Sisyrinchium longispathum
What is the common name of Sisyrinchium longispathum?
Long-spathed Blue-eyed Grass
What is the natural habitat of Sisyrinchium longispathum?
Dry, open woods, meadows, and roadsides
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-325054: Based on the initial data import
Cassiano Conzatti (1862-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Conz.' in the authors string.