Description
(Sisyrinchium sp.)
‘Devon Skies’ has short green grassy foliage and masses of starry blue flowers that form a blue carpet through spring.
POSITION & USES
Can be planted in groups in various intervals along the front edge of a bed with other low growing plants such as Dianthus, perennial Antirrhinum and Cerastium. Its long flowering period makes it excellent value in a pot.
CULTIVATION
Easily grown in any good garden soil. Grows in poor soils but will benefit from any soil improvements like mulch or compost and responds to summer watering.
FERTILISING
Regular applications of Seasol and Power Feed will keep it looking its best.
Plant Attributes
| HAT COLOUR | Blue |
|---|---|
| SPECIAL QUALITIES | Attractive, short green grassy foliage and masses of starry blue flowers that form a blue carpet through spring. |
| FLOWERS | The blue flowers appear early to late spring. |
| PLANTS NEEDED PER SQUARE METRE | 15-16 |
| HABIT | ‘Devon Skies’ is a grass like plant with short, dense grassy foliage that forms a matt of green and blue. |
| WIDTH | 20cm |
| HEIGHT | 15cm |
