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Sisyrinchium 'E.K. Balls' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Sisyrinchium 'E.K. Balls'

Sisyrinchium 'E.K. Balls'

Drought Resistant

Genus: Sisyrinchium
Family: Iridaceae

About this plant

A clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial with fans of narrowly sword-shaped leaves to 25cm long. Throughout summer, erect stems bear a succession of star-shaped, purple flowers to 2cm across

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil in full sun; plants are drought tolerant once established. Protect from excessive winter wet. Suitable for an alpine trough or gravel garden

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to root rot

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalHedging ScreensPatio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Floating

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years