Sisyrinchium macrocarpum
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Native to Argentina (Patagonia), Sisyrinchium macrocarpum is a perennial Iridaceae forming neat clumps of narrow, grey-green, iris-like foliage about 20 cm tall. In spring and summer, short stems bear large, cup-shaped, bright yellow flowers marked with a reddish-brown ring at the centre. It thrives in full sun to light shade, in well-drained soil with regular moisture, as it does not tolerate prolonged drought. A good choice for rock gardens or borders, it forms compact, long-flowering evergreen tufts.
- Family :Iridaceae
- Growth :winter grower
- Flowering height :0-15 cm
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Growth :January (sem. 1-4), February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-4), April (sem. 1-4), May (sem. 1-4), June (sem. 1-4), July (sem. 1-4), August (sem. 1-4), September (sem. 1-4), October (sem. 1-4), November (sem. 1-4), December (sem. 1-4)
Flowering :May (sem. 1-3)