Olsynium douglasii 'Album'
grass widow 'Album'
A fibrous-rooted, clump-forming perennial to about 30cm withnarrow, grass-like leaves. In early spring produces nodding, bell-shaped, satiny, white flowers on ruysh-like stemsin groups of one to four
Other common names
white rush lilySynonyms
Olsynium grandiflorum 'Album'Sisyrinchium grandiflorum 'Album'
see moreOlsynium douglasii var. grandiflorum
Sisyrinchium douglasii var. album
Olsynium douglasii var. alba
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0–0.1 metreGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | White | Green | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Green | |||
Autumn | ||||
Winter |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Olsynium are fibrous-rooted, clump-forming perennials. They have mostly basal, stem-clasping, linear or lance-shaped leaves and nodding trumpet to bell-shaped flowers in spring
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist, humus-rich, moderately fertile soil in semi-shade
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame in autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally problem free
Diseases
Generally problem free
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