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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 4–9Climate 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 with blue and purple blooms; blue-Eyed Grass punctuates the greenery with its star-shaped
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) — This North American native boasts small, star-shaped, periwinkle flowers with striking gold centers, image 53
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) — perennial for full or half; with its graceful bridging between floral accents and grassy textures
Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Angustifolium) — Hardy in zones 4-9, it's ideal for borders and accent plantings; from late spring through early, image 56
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) — Blooming occurs in late spring through early summer; perennial for full or half, image 54
Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Angustifolium) — is a charming and resilient perennial suited to enhance the vivid tapestry of your garden, image 57

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