Sisyrinchium minutiflorum is a charming, compact perennial recognized for its delicate, star-shaped, violet-blue flowers that bloom in spring.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers full sun for best flowering, but tolerates light shade.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during the growing season. Reduce in dormancy.
Well-drained, sandy or loamy
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers average room temperatures during the growing season (18-24°C). Tolerates cooler temperatures in winter.
Low
25% intensity
Fertilize lightly in spring with a balanced liquid fertilizer. Avoid over-fertilizing.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering significantly in fall and winter when the plant is dormant to prevent root rot.
Ensure good drainage to avoid waterlogged conditions.
Remove spent flower stalks to encourage further blooming and maintain a tidy appearance. Cut back any dead or damaged foliage at any time. Light trimming can be done after flowering to shape the plant.
Propagate by division of clumps in early spring or fall. Seeds can be sown in autumn or early spring. Germination may be slow and erratic. Divisions are generally more reliable for establishing new plants.
Repot container-grown plants every 2-3 years in early spring before new growth begins. Use a well-draining potting mix.
Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current root ball to avoid excess moisture retention.
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Where Sisyrinchium Minutiflorum (Sisyrinchium minutiflorum) is found
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Iridaceae |
| Genus | Sisyrinchium |
| Species | Sisyrinchium minutiflorum |
Similar in genus Sisyrinchium
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