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Blue-Eyed Grass

Sisyrinchium Bellum

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Overview

Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium bellum) is a charming perennial with grass-like foliage reaching 12-24 inches tall and 10-12 inches wide. Not true grass, it boasts striking, blue-purple flowers resembling a small iris, set against emerald blades. Hardy in USDA zones 4-9, it thrives in full sun to part shade and well-draining soil. Ideal for borders and rock gardens, it adds a delicate texture and vibrant color from late spring to early summer.

Sun Full, HalfWater Very LowZones 8–11Type PerennialClimate Mediterranean
Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Bellum) — In late spring to early summer; its compact size also makes Sisyrinchium bellum suitable for container gardening
Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Bellum) — Not true grass, it boasts striking, blue-purple flowers resembling a small iris, set against emerald, image 53Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Bellum) — perennial for full or half; providing versatility in placement throughout your designBlue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Bellum) — which makes it a low-maintenance option for water-wise gardens or xeriscaping designs; commonly referred to, image 94Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Bellum) — Blue-Eyed Grass thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9, flourishing in full to partial sunlightBlue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Bellum) — Blue-Eyed Grass produces an abundance of small yet stunning star-shaped flowers; ideal for borders and rock, image 116Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Bellum) — In late spring to early summer; its compact size also makes Sisyrinchium bellum suitable for container, image 115+141

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
8–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Iridaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Bellum) — In late spring to early summer; its compact size also makes Sisyrinchium bellum suitable for container gardening
Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Bellum) — Not true grass, it boasts striking, blue-purple flowers resembling a small iris, set against emerald, image 53
Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Bellum) — perennial for full or half; providing versatility in placement throughout your design
Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Bellum) — which makes it a low-maintenance option for water-wise gardens or xeriscaping designs; commonly referred to, image 94
Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Bellum) — Blue-Eyed Grass thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9, flourishing in full to partial sunlight
Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Bellum) — Blue-Eyed Grass produces an abundance of small yet stunning star-shaped flowers; ideal for borders and rock, image 116
Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Bellum) — In late spring to early summer; its compact size also makes Sisyrinchium bellum suitable for container, image 115
Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Bellum) — perennial with blue and purple blooms
Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Bellum) — each about half an inch across
Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Bellum) — creating the 'blue eye' appearance that gives the plant its name
Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Bellum) — blue and purple flowers in the garden; grass-like foliage that forms compact tufts of green, image 128
Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Bellum) — Hardy in USDA zones 4-9, it thrives in full sun to part shade and well-draining soil
Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Bellum) — For a striking visual impact, plant it in clusters or drifts; possess a striking deep blue hue with a gold, image 125
Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Bellum) — enhancing the garden's biodiversity; despite its name, it is not a true grass but a member of the Iris family
Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Bellum) — enhancing the garden's biodiversity; despite its name, it is not a true grass but a member of the Iris, image 72
Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Bellum) — it is best placed along borders; perennial for full or half, image 71
Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Bellum) — Ideal for borders and rock gardens
Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Bellum) — Its compact size also makes Sisyrinchium bellum suitable for container gardening; for a striking visual, image 74
Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Bellum) — grass-like foliage that forms compact tufts of green; blue-Eyed Grass thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9, image 61
Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Bellum) — perennial for full or half; providing versatility in placement throughout your design, image 104
Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Bellum) — perennial for full or half; providing versatility in placement throughout your design, image 78
Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Bellum) — is a charming herbaceous perennial native to the western United States; each about half an inch across, image 110
Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Bellum) — enhancing the garden's biodiversity; despite its name, it is not a true grass but a member of the Iris, image 98
Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Bellum) — creating the 'blue eye' appearance that gives the plant its name; blue and purple flowers in the garden
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