Sisyrinchium 'Quaint and Queer'

Also Known As

Sisyrinchium 'Quaint & Queer'
Brown Eyed Grass

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 10"-18"
W: 16"

planting zones

6a-9b

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Sisyrinchium 'Quaint and Queer' plant details

Sisyrinchium 'Quaint and Queer' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring cream and purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - shade and occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sisyrinchium 'Quaint and Queer'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 16 IN wide, 10 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: cream and purple blooms in spring
Uses: clumping

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sisyrinchium 'Quaint and Queer'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Stiff, sprawling stems to 16" high have alternating petals of blue and chocolate-pink. Flowers form above grasslike foliage from summer to fall. Full sun or light shade and moisture-retentive soil. Hardy to 15F. Garden origin.

By: Native Sons

Little iris relative with purple and cream flowers from mid to late spring and semi-deciduous, attractive blue-green foliage. 18” tall and slowly clumping. Handles dry summers okay, but really does appreciate a good summer soaking from time to time. Rich soil in shade to sun. Hardy to 10 °F below.