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 8–11Climate Mediterranean

Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Bellum) — Hardy in USDA zones 4-9, it thrives in full sun to part shade and well-draining soil

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Iridaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Bellum) — blue and purple flowers in the garden; grass-like foliage that forms compact tufts of green, image 102

Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Bellum) — perennial with blue and purple blooms; which makes it a low-maintenance option for water-wise gardens or, image 103

Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Bellum) — providing versatility in placement throughout your design; hardy in USDA zones 4-9, it thrives in full sun, image 101

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 99

Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Bellum) — perennial for full or half; providing versatility in placement throughout your design, image 104

Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Bellum) — it is best placed along borders; perennial for full or half, image 97

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) — Its compact size also makes Sisyrinchium bellum suitable for container gardening; for a striking visual, image 100

Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Bellum) — Despite its name, it is not a true grass but a member of the Iris family (Iridaceae); enhancing the garden's, image 111

Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Bellum) — Hardy in USDA zones 4-9, it thrives in full sun to part shade and well-draining soil; in late spring to, image 106

Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Bellum) — it adds a delicate texture and vibrant color from late spring to early summer; perennial with blue and, image 108

Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Bellum) — commonly referred to as Blue-Eyed Grass; is a charming herbaceous perennial native to the western United, image 109

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) — Blue-Eyed Grass thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9, flourishing in full to partial sunlight; not true, image 112

Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Bellum) — Ideal for borders and rock gardens; while it can tolerate light foot traffic, image 107

Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Bellum) — Not true grass, it boasts striking, blue-purple flowers resembling a small iris, set against emerald, image 105

Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Bellum) — which makes it a low-maintenance option for water-wise gardens or xeriscaping designs; commonly referred to, image 120

Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Bellum) — creating the 'blue eye' appearance that gives the plant its name; blue and purple flowers in the garden, image 119

Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Bellum) — each about half an inch across; typically reaching a height of 12 to 18 inches with a similar spread, image 117

Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Bellum) — possess a striking deep blue hue with a gold center; it adapts well to various soil types, though it prefers, image 118

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 113

Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Bellum) — typically reaching a height of 12 to 18 inches with a similar spread; creating the 'blue eye' appearance, image 114

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) — Blue-Eyed Grass produces an abundance of small yet stunning star-shaped flowers; ideal for borders and rock, image 116

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