6-12" tall x 6-8" wide. The showy blooms of Lucerne Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium angustifolium) grace gardens from May to June on the heels of spring bulbs. Despite the common name blue-eyed grass, Sisyrinchium is a relative of iris and the fine blue-green foliage is quite reminiscent of the flattened, sword-like blades of an iris, only much finer. The fast-growing foliage adds soft texture along the edges of cottage gardens and perennial borders. Excellent for stabilizing slopes and naturalizing into lawns or meadows where the foliage disappears among the grasses. Tolerant of a diversity of soil types, plants grow well in any moist, well drained soils and adapt well to rain gardens and bog plantings. Lucerne is moderately drought tolerant once established. Plants may rebloom in late summer under favorable conditions. Commonly a short-lived perennial, divide every 2-3 years to increase vigor. Avoid thick layers of mulch which can cause crown rot.
More InformationSKU | AM017318 |
Item Package Size | Plant - 3.5" Pot |
Common Name | Lucerne Blue-Eyed Grass |
Botanical Name | Sisyrinchium angustifolium |
Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
Light Requirements | Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade |
Flower Color | Purple |
Mature Height | 6-12" tall |
Estimated Mature Spread | 6-8" wide |
Growth Rate | Medium |
Bloom Time | Late spring to mid summer |
Planting Depth | Crown of plant should rest just at or above the soil surface after watering in. |
Ships As | Potted Plant |
Foliage | Thin blades of green grass like foliage. |
Soil Type | Average Soil, Moist/Wet Soil |
Soil Moisture | Moist / Wet, Well Draining |
Tolerates | Humidity |
Advantages | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Native, Good For Containers, Good Rockgarden Or Alpine Plant, Plants For Small Spaces |
Ideal Region | Northeast, Midwest, West, Pacific Northwest |
Planting Time | Spring / Summer |
Neonicotinoid Free | |
Native To | Yes |
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |