Sisyrinchium striatum 'Aunt May'
SATIN FLOWER
Iridaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 7-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
0.5m
Plant habit
 
0.15m

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Flowers: yellow & brown

Flowering Time: early summer to mid summer

Leaves: grey-green; striped cream
 
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Sisyrinchium striatum 'Aunt May'
SATIN FLOWER
Iridaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 7-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
0.5m
Plant habit
 
0.15m

FEATURES

Flowers: yellow & brown

Flowering Time: early summer to mid summer

Leaves: grey-green; striped cream


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits coastal, cottage, dry style, formal, mediterranean & oriental designs

Uses: accents, border, informal edging, mass planting, soil binding, window box, pot

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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