Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Species:
nashii
ID:
787212

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.P.Bicknell

Source:
iplants

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 26: 223 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000786545

Common Names

  • Sisyrinchium Nashii
  • Nash's Blue-Eyed Grass
  • Nash's Blue-Eyed-Grass

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Description

Sisyrinchium nashii (also called Nash'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 nashii 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 nashii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Sisyrinchium nashii is an evergreen perennial that grows to a height of 8-12 inches. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained potting mix. Division should be done in spring or summer.

Where to Find Sisyrinchium nashii

Sisyrinchium nashii can be found in South America.

Sisyrinchium nashii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sisyrinchium nashii?

Sisyrinchium nashii

What is the common name of Sisyrinchium nashii?

Nash's blue-eyed grass

What is the natural habitat of Sisyrinchium nashii?

Grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas

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-325102: Based on the initial data import
Eugene Pintard Bicknell (1859-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.P.Bicknell' in the authors string.