Status:
valid
Authors:
Spreng.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1824
Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 1: 166 (1824)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000785585
Common Names
- Sisyrinchium vaginatum
- Sisyrinchium vaginatum
- Sisyrinchium vaginatum
Description
Sisyrinchium vaginatum (also called Sheathed 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 vaginatum is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used in erosion control and as a windbreak.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Sisyrinchium vaginatum sub. ciliolatum Ravenna
Sisyrinchium vaginatum sub. marchio (Vell.) Ravenna
Sisyrinchium vaginatum sub. vaginatum
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sisyrinchium vaginatum has small, blue-violet flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sisyrinchium vaginatum 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 vaginatum
Sisyrinchium vaginatum is native to Mexico.
Sisyrinchium vaginatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sisyrinchium vaginatum?
Sisyrinchium vaginatum
What is the family of Sisyrinchium vaginatum?
Iridaceae
What is the natural distribution of Sisyrinchium vaginatum?
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,