Sisyrinchium macrophyllum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrophyllum
ID:
787177
Status:
valid
Authors:
Greenm.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 40: 28 (1904)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000786510
Common Names
- Large-Leaved Blue-Eyed Grass
- Sisyrinchium Macrophyllum
- Large-Leaf Blue-Eyed Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sisyrinchium macrophyllum (also called Blue-eyed Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Americas. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces a solitary flower on a scape. It is found in moist meadows, woodlands, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Sisyrinchium macrophyllum 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 macrophyllum is a star-shaped, blue-violet flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, flattened, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, upright, and have narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sisyrinchium macrophyllum 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 macrophyllum
Sisyrinchium macrophyllum is native to the western United States, from California to Colorado and east to Texas.
Sisyrinchium macrophyllum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sisyrinchium macrophyllum?
Sisyrinchium macrophyllum
What type of plant is Sisyrinchium macrophyllum?
It is a flowering plant
Where does Sisyrinchium macrophyllum grow?
It is native to South America
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-325070: Based on the initial data import
Jesse More Greenman (1867-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greenm.' in the authors string.