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Summary
Physical Characteristics
Gynandriris sisyrinchium is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in) by 0.1 m (0ft 4in).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in flower from May to June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs).
Suitable for: medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils.
It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.
UK Hardiness Map
US Hardiness Map
Synonyms
Iris sisyrinchium.
Plant Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Root
Edible Uses: Condiment
The root is edible raw or cooked and is also used as a spice[2, 105, 177]. Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity.
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Medicinal Uses
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None known
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Other Uses
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Cultivation details
Easily grown in a stiff limey soil in full sun[42]. Tolerates some shade[79]. Plants need plenty of moisture whilst in growth in winter and spring, but need a dry soil when they die down in the summer[188]. This species is not very hardy in Britain, tolerating temperatures down to about -5°c[200], and in general does not do well in this country[1]. It requires a summer baking to ripen the roots and ensure good flowering in the following year[200]. It should be planted about 10 - 15cm deep[79]. It is probably best grown in a bulb frame[K]. The flowers usually open in the afternoon and are faded by the morning[90].
References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information
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Plant Propagation
Seed - best sown in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe[1]. Stored seed should be sown as soon as possible in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division.
Other Names
If available other names are mentioned here
Native Range
TEMPERATE ASIA: Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, Cyprus, Egypt (Sinai), Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan TROPICAL ASIA: Pakistan EUROPE: Greece (incl. Crete), Italy (incl. Sardinia, Sicily), Spain (incl. Baleares), France (Corse), Portugal AFRICA: Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia
Weed Potential
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Please note that a plant may be invasive in one area but may not in your area so it’s worth checking.
Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :
Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.
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Author
(L.)Parl.
Botanical References
50200
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