Olsynium douglasii
GRASS WIDOW, PURPLE EYED GRASS
Iridaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.3m
Plant habit
 
0.1m

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Flowers: purple or white

Flowering Time: early spring

Leaves: grey-green
 
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Olsynium douglasii
GRASS WIDOW, PURPLE EYED GRASS
Iridaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.3m
Plant habit
 
0.1m

FEATURES

Flowers: purple or white

Flowering Time: early spring

Leaves: grey-green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits alpine, cottage & oriental designs

Uses: mass planting, pot, crevice

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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