Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Watson
Source:
iplants
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 18: 160 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000786629
Common Names
- Sisyrinchium Schaffneri
- Schaffner's Blue-Eyed Grass
- Schaffner's Blue-Eyed-Grass
Description
Sisyrinchium schaffneri (also called Schaffner's Blue-eyed Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. 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 schaffneri 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 flowers of Sisyrinchium schaffneri are typically blue in color, with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sisyrinchium schaffneri 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 schaffneri
Sisyrinchium schaffneri can be found in the United States, Mexico, and Central America.
Sisyrinchium schaffneri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sisyrinchium schaffneri?
Sisyrinchium schaffneri
What is the common name of Sisyrinchium schaffneri?
Schaffner's blue-eyed grass
What is the natural habitat of Sisyrinchium schaffneri?
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,