Grass Widow, Purple-Eyed Grass, Purple Rush Lily, Purple Snowdrop, Spring Bell, Spring Satin Flower, Sisyrinchium douglasii, Sisyrinchium grandiflorum
Olsynium douglasii (Grass Widow) is a clump-forming perennial noted for its dense tuft of narrow, sword-like, light-green leaves and its brilliant, intense reddish-purple flowers in early spring. Bowl-shaped, the satiny, nodding flowers are borne atop upright stems among the rush-like foliage. Grass Widow is a terrific plant for rock gardens or alpine houses.
| Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
3 - 9 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Iridaceae |
| Genus | Sisyrinchium |
| Common names | Grass Widow |
| Exposure | Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early) |
| Height | 8" - 10" (20cm - 25cm) |
| Spread | 4" - 6" (10cm - 15cm) |
| Spacing | 6" (15cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Native Plants | California, United States, Idaho, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Washington, Southwest, Nevada, Rocky Mountains, Utah |
| Garden Uses | Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden |
| Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
3 - 9 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Iridaceae |
| Genus | Sisyrinchium |
| Common names | Grass Widow |
| Exposure | Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early) |
| Height | 8" - 10" (20cm - 25cm) |
| Spread | 4" - 6" (10cm - 15cm) |
| Spacing | 6" (15cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Native Plants | California, United States, Idaho, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Washington, Southwest, Nevada, Rocky Mountains, Utah |
| Garden Uses | Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden |
How many Olsynium douglasii (Grass Widow) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Olsynium douglasii (Grass Widow) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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