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Blue-Eyed Grass

Sisyrinchium Angustifolium

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Overview

Sisyrinchium angustifolium, commonly known as Blue-Eyed Grass, is a charming perennial with grass-like foliage reaching up to 18 inches in height. This North American native boasts small, star-shaped, periwinkle flowers with striking gold centers. Blooming occurs in late spring through early summer. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Hardy in zones 4-9, it's ideal for borders and accent plantings.

Sun Full, HalfWater Very LowZones 4–9Type PerennialClimate Mediterranean
Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Angustifolium) — commonly known as Blue-Eyed Grass
Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Angustifolium) — is a charming and resilient perennial suited to enhance the vivid tapestry of your garden, image 57Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Angustifolium) — From late spring through early summer; keep clumps robust by dividing every 2 to 3 years in the early springBlue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Angustifolium) — It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil; is a charming and resilient perennialBlue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Angustifolium) — These blossoms are fleeting; each featuring a striking yellow eye at the centerBlue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Angustifolium) — Keep clumps robust by dividing every 2 to 3 years in the early springBlue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Angustifolium) — encouraging rejuvenation and preventing overcrowding; adding an ecological benefit to its visual charm+70

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
4–9

Shape & size

Mature width
6–12 Inches

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Iridaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Angustifolium) — commonly known as Blue-Eyed Grass
Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Angustifolium) — is a charming and resilient perennial suited to enhance the vivid tapestry of your garden, image 57
Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Angustifolium) — From late spring through early summer; keep clumps robust by dividing every 2 to 3 years in the early spring
Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Angustifolium) — It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil; is a charming and resilient perennial
Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Angustifolium) — These blossoms are fleeting; each featuring a striking yellow eye at the center
Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Angustifolium) — Keep clumps robust by dividing every 2 to 3 years in the early spring
Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Angustifolium) — encouraging rejuvenation and preventing overcrowding; adding an ecological benefit to its visual charm
Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Angustifolium) — is a charming perennial with grass-like foliage reaching up to 18 inches in height; this plant, image 52
Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Angustifolium) — Blue-Eyed Grass reaches modest heights of approximately 6 to 12 inches and spreads just as wide; these blossoms
Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Angustifolium) — perennial for full or half; with its graceful bridging between floral accents and grassy textures
Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Angustifolium) — From late spring through early summer
Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Angustifolium) — each featuring a striking yellow eye at the center
Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Angustifolium) — adding an ecological benefit to its visual charm
Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Angustifolium) — Keep clumps robust by dividing every 2 to 3 years in the early spring; though it can endure short dry spells
Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Angustifolium) — perennial for full or half
Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Angustifolium) — is a charming perennial with grass-like foliage reaching up to 18 inches in height; this plant performs
Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Angustifolium) — These blossoms are fleeting
Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Angustifolium) — though it can endure short dry spells; hardy in zones 4-9, it's ideal for borders and accent plantings
Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Angustifolium) — With its graceful bridging between floral accents and grassy textures
Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Angustifolium) — typically opening in the morning and closing by the late afternoon.<br><br>For the landscape designer
Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Angustifolium) — Despite its grass-like moniker, it is a member of the Iris family and thrives in U.S
Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Angustifolium) — Department of Agriculture hardiness zones 4 through 9
Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Angustifolium) — It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil; is a charming and resilient, image 55
Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Angustifolium) — is a charming and resilient perennial suited to enhance the vivid tapestry of your garden
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