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Idaho Blue-Eyed Grass

Sisyrinchium Idahoense

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Overview

The Idaho Blue-Eyed Grass, Sisyrinchium idahoense, is a charming perennial with grassy foliage reaching up to 12 inches tall. It showcases captivating small, star-shaped blue-purple flowers with a distinctive yellow center. Thriving in USDA zones 4-9, it prefers full sun to part shade and well-draining soils. This low-maintenance plant blooms from May to July, offering a delicate texture suitable for borders or wildflower gardens.

Sun Full, HalfWater HighZones 5–7Type PerennialClimate Alpine, Temperate
Idaho Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Idahoense) — is a charming perennial with grassy foliage reaching up to 12 inches tall
Idaho Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Idahoense) — This low-maintenance plant blooms from May to JulyIdaho Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Idahoense) — Thriving in USDA zones 4-9, it prefers full sun to part shade and well-draining soilsIdaho Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Idahoense) — It showcases captivating small, star-shaped blue-purple flowers with a distinctive yellow centerSisyrinchium IdahoenseSisyrinchium IdahoenseSisyrinchium Idahoense+17

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
High
USDA zones
5–7

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Iridaceae
Climate
Alpine, Temperate

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Idaho Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Idahoense) — is a charming perennial with grassy foliage reaching up to 12 inches tall
Idaho Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Idahoense) — This low-maintenance plant blooms from May to July
Idaho Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Idahoense) — Thriving in USDA zones 4-9, it prefers full sun to part shade and well-draining soils
Idaho Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Idahoense) — It showcases captivating small, star-shaped blue-purple flowers with a distinctive yellow center
Sisyrinchium Idahoense
Sisyrinchium Idahoense
Sisyrinchium Idahoense
Sisyrinchium Idahoense
Sisyrinchium Idahoense
Sisyrinchium Idahoense
Sisyrinchium Idahoense
Sisyrinchium Idahoense
Sisyrinchium Idahoense
Sisyrinchium Idahoense
Sisyrinchium Idahoense
Sisyrinchium Idahoense
Sisyrinchium Idahoense
Sisyrinchium Idahoense
Sisyrinchium Idahoense
Sisyrinchium Idahoense
Sisyrinchium Idahoense
Sisyrinchium Idahoense
Sisyrinchium Idahoense
Sisyrinchium Idahoense
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