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 4–9Climate Mediterranean

Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Angustifolium) — commonly known as Blue-Eyed Grass

Culture

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

Shape & size

Mature width: 6–12 Inches

Classification

Family: Iridaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Angustifolium) — perennial for full or half

Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Angustifolium) — commonly known as Blue-Eyed Grass; blooming occurs in late spring through early summer

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) — Blooming occurs in late spring through early summer; perennial for full or half

Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Angustifolium) — This North American native boasts small, star-shaped, periwinkle flowers with striking gold centers; typically

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) — Despite its grass-like moniker, it is a member of the Iris family and thrives in U.S; this North American native

Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Angustifolium) — Department of Agriculture hardiness zones 4 through 9; blue-Eyed Grass reaches modest heights of approximately 6

Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Angustifolium) — Hardy in zones 4-9, it's ideal for borders and accent plantings; from late spring through early summer

Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Angustifolium) — is a charming and resilient perennial suited to enhance the vivid tapestry of your garden; encouraging

Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Angustifolium) — this plant performs optimally in well-drained soils with regular moisture; perennial with blue and purple blooms

Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Angustifolium) — showcasing its adaptability, image 38

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) — 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) — These blossoms are fleeting; each featuring a striking yellow eye at the center

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) — Blue-Eyed Grass punctuates the greenery with its star-shaped; is a charming perennial with grass-like foliage

Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Angustifolium) — each featuring a striking yellow eye at the center; department of Agriculture hardiness zones 4 through 9

Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Angustifolium) — encouraging rejuvenation and preventing overcrowding; 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) — adding an ecological benefit to its visual charm; it thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers

Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Angustifolium) — typically opening in the morning and closing by the late afternoon.<br><br>For the landscape designer; blue and

Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Angustifolium) — With its graceful bridging between floral accents and grassy textures; commonly known as Blue-Eyed Grass

Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Angustifolium) — blue and purple flowers in the garden; despite its grass-like moniker, it is a member of the Iris family and

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