Description
Sisyrinchium idahoense var. bellum ‘Rocky Point’ is a much improved variety with has large, violet blue flowers with a golden yellow centre over grassy green, sword-like leaves in spring and summer. Easy to grow in a sunny, moist position with good drainage. Will remain evergreen through out mild UK winters but may become deciduous during cold winters, returning again in spring.
Sisyrinchium ‘Rocky Point’ will form a large clump but does not set seed so will not become invasive.
Height x Spread 15cm x 20cm. Good in rockeries, troughs, pots and the front of borders. The large, showy flowers and neat growth habit make ‘Rocky Point’ an excellent variety for the show bench.
More Details:
FAMILY: Iridaceae
Syn: Sisyrinchium bellum ‘Rocky Point’
COMMON NAME: Idaho Blue Eyed Grass, Dwarf Blue Eyed Grass
Native: Oregon Coast (Western USA)
HEIGHT: 7.5-15 cm (3-6″)
SOIL TYPE: All, prefers moist soil with good drainage
SOIL PH: Neutral, Alkaline
ASPECT: Sun
UK HARDINESS: Hardy
FLOWERING TIME: Spring / Summer
FLOWER COLOUR: Blue
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