Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Species:
septentrionale
ID:
786257

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.P.Bicknell

Source:
iplants

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 26: 452 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000785590

Common Names

  • Sisyrinchium septentrionale
  • Sisyrinchium septentrionale
  • Sisyrinchium septentrionale

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Description

Sisyrinchium septentrionale (also called Northern Blue-Eyed Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a tufted habit and grows up to 30 cm tall. The leaves are linear and the flowers are blue with yellow centers. It is found in open meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sisyrinchium septentrionale is used in ornamental gardening and as an attractive ground cover. It is also used in landscaping and as a natural erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sisyrinchium septentrionale has small, blue-violet flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sisyrinchium septentrionale is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.

Where to Find Sisyrinchium septentrionale

Sisyrinchium septentrionale is native to the southeastern United States, including Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. It can be found in moist, sandy soils in open woods and fields.

Sisyrinchium septentrionale FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sisyrinchium septentrionale?

Sisyrinchium septentrionale

What is the family of Sisyrinchium septentrionale?

Iridaceae

What is the natural distribution of Sisyrinchium septentrionale?

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-324115: Based on the initial data import
Eugene Pintard Bicknell (1859-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.P.Bicknell' in the authors string.