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Image of Sisyrinchium graminifolium
VII Region, Pelarco, Libueno, Chile
Altitude: 340-380 m. 10 01, 2006
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| Species: | Sisyrinchium graminifolium Lindl. ecotype A | |
| Family: | Iridaceae |  |
| Order: | Liliales | |
| Chilean Name: | Huilmo amarillo , Ņuņo | |
| English Name: | Blue-Eyed Grass | |
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| Record: | 0441 |
| About 17 Sisyrinchium in Chile and 17 in our data base. | |
| About 42 Iridaceae in Chile and 28 in our data base. |
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| Native Very Frequent
Height: 40 cm. Some ornamental value (B) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Sisyrinchium graminifolium VII Region, Pelarco, Libueno, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Yellow, 5 petals Height: 40 cm.
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Image of Sisyrinchium graminifolium VII Region, Pelarco, Libueno, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Low altitude, interior valleys
Watering conditions: Somewhat dry areas where the drought may last 3 - 5 months. Precipitations of 400 - 800 mm. are concentrated in winter.
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Sisyrinchium graminifolium VII Region, Pelarco, Libueno, Chile
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USESSome ornamental value (B)
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Image of Sisyrinchium graminifolium VII Region, Pelarco, Libueno, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 9. The plant does not tolerate snow, but can tolerate occasional freezing spells of about - 5° C (the typical morning frost of central Chile).
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