Prairie Blue-Eyed Grass
Sisyrinchium Campestre
Overview
Prairie Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium campestre) is a charming, low-growing perennial that flourishes in U.S. zones 4-9. Reaching 6-12 inches in height, this clump-forming plant boasts petite, star-shaped blue flowers with gold centers, blooming in late spring to early summer. It thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soils. Ideal for borders, rock gardens, and naturalistic plantings, it adds a delicate texture to landscapes.
Sun Full, HalfWater HighZones 5–7Type PerennialClimate Alpine, Temperate
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- High
- USDA zones
- 5–7
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Perennial
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Climate
- Alpine, Temperate
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- Meneerke bloem, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Justin Meissen, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
- Ayotte, Gilles, 1948-, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
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