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Description
Marina Calycosa, also known as blue-eyed grass, is a perennial plant that belongs to the iris family. This plant is native to California and can be found growing in various regions, including grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. Marina Calycosa is known for its beautiful blue-violet flowers that bloom in the spring and summer months.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Eukaryota || Kingdom | Plantae || Phylum | Tracheophyta || Class | Liliopsida || Order | Asparagales || Family | Iridaceae || Genus | Sisyrinchium |
Appearance
Marina Calycosa is a small plant that grows up to 12 inches in height. It has long, narrow leaves that are about 6-12 inches long and 1/4 inch wide. The flowers of this plant are star-shaped and about 1 inch in diameter. They are blue-violet in color and have a yellow center. The flowers bloom in clusters on top of thin stems that rise above the foliage.
Care Guide
Water: Marina Calycosa prefers well-draining soil and regular watering during the growing season.Fertilization: This plant doesn’t require much fertilizer. You can use a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.Soil: Marina Calycosa prefers well-draining soil with a neutral pH level.Sunlight: This plant prefers full sun to partial shade.Hardiness Zones: Marina Calycosa grows best in zones 7-10.
Common Pests & Diseases
Marina Calycosa is generally a healthy plant, but it can be susceptible to spider mites and thrips. These pests can be controlled with insecticidal soap or neem oil. This plant is also prone to root rot if it is overwatered, so be sure to provide good drainage.
Habitat
Marina Calycosa is native to California and can be found growing in various regions, including grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. This plant prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade.
Question and Answer
Q: How often should I water Marina Calycosa?
A: Water this plant regularly during the growing season, but be sure to provide good drainage to prevent root rot.Q: What is the best type of soil for Marina Calycosa?
A: This plant prefers well-draining soil with a neutral pH level.Q: What are some common pests that can affect Marina Calycosa?
A: Spider mites and thrips can be a problem for this plant, but they can be controlled with insecticidal soap or neem oil.Q: What is the hardiness zone for Marina Calycosa?
A: This plant grows best in zones 7-10.
Related Plants
– Sisyrinchium bellum (Blue-Eyed Grass)- Sisyrinchium montanum (Mountain Blue-Eyed Grass)- Sisyrinchium californicum (California Blue-Eyed Grass)
References
– California Native Plant Society. (n.d.). Sisyrinchium marina. Retrieved from https://www.calscape.org/Sisyrinchium-marina-(Marina-Blue-eyed-Grass)- Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. (n.d.). Sisyrinchium marina. Retrieved from https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=SIMA3
