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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

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) — showcasing its adaptability
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
Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Angustifolium) — commonly known as Blue-Eyed Grass; blooming occurs in late spring through early summer, image 51
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) — Blooming occurs in late spring through early summer; perennial for full or half
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) — commonly known as Blue-Eyed Grass; blooming occurs in late spring through early summer
Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Angustifolium) — this plant performs optimally in well-drained soils with regular moisture
Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Angustifolium) — Blue-Eyed Grass reaches modest heights of approximately 6 to 12 inches and spreads just as wide
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