Grass Widow. A clump-forming alpine with rush-like, grey-green leaves and nodding, bell-shaped, rich purple flowers. Max Height 10cm to 35cm. Max Spread 10cm. Flowers March to April. Partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Olsynium douglasii
A clump-forming alpine with rush-like, grey-green leaves and nodding, bell-shaped, rich purple flowers.
	
	
	Category: Alpines
	
	
							
											
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								| Generic | Olsynium | 
|---|---|
| Species | douglasii | 
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Grass Widow | 
| Flower Colour | purple | 
| Soil | Fertile | 
| Aspect | Partial shade | 
| Foliage | Semi-evergreen | 
| Height | 10cm, 35cm | 
| Family | Iridaceae | 
| Spread | 10cm | 
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright | 
| Fragrance | FALSE | 
| Foliage Colour | grey, green | 
| Flowers From | March, April | 
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist | 
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy | 
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting | 
| Care | Keep moist in first year | 
| Border | Rock garden | 
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
| Propagation | 
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