Olsynium douglasii
purple-eyed grass - purple snowdrop
- Bulbous plant
- Award of Garden Merit (AGM)
- 20 cm high
- Purple flowers
- For a sunny position
Garden use
Use
Site and growing conditions
Growth
Care
Characteristics
| Height | 15 - 20 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | February - March |
| Flower colour | violet |
| Growth habit | tuft, ascending |
| Growth rate | medium |
Site conditions
| Light | sunny, morning sun, evening sun, open shade |
|---|---|
| Moisture | dry |
| Soil | pervious |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Olsynium douglasii |
|---|---|
| Genus | Olsynium |
| Family | Iridaceae |
| Common names | EN: purple-eyed grass, purple snowdrop |
| Awards | Award of Garden Merit (AGM) |
| Origin | America, North |
