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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

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) — Ideal for borders and rock gardens; while it can tolerate light foot traffic, image 107
Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Bellum) — Ideal for borders and rock gardens; while it can tolerate light foot traffic, image 81
Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Bellum) — perennial for full or half
Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Bellum) — each about half an inch across; typically reaching a height of 12 to 18 inches with a similar spread
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 85
Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Bellum) — Its compact size also makes Sisyrinchium bellum suitable for container gardening; for a striking visual, image 126
Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Bellum) — Not true grass, it boasts striking, blue-purple flowers resembling a small iris, set against emerald, image 79
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
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