Sisyrinchium angustifolium
Blue-eyed Grass
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Description:
Blue-eyed Grass has petite blue flowers with yellow centers, which bloom on stalks above grass-like leaves, May-June. The flowers resemble “blue eyes,” giving this plant its common name. The grass-like leaves form small, mounded clumps. The clumps may slowly spread, providing a groundcover and helping to lock-in moisture in the soil. It grows best planted in consistently moist soil, but can tolerate some drought, once established. Blue-eyed Grass is a member of the Iris Family. Use Blue-eyed Grass for edging, groundcover, and naturalizing. Plant in masses or groupings for best appeal.
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Plant Details:
Other Common Names: Narrowleaf Blue-eyed Grass
Plant Type: Flower, Perennial
New Jersey Native: Yes
Bloom Times: Late Spring to Early Summer
Bloom Colors: Yellow, Blue
Deer Resistance: Some
Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: Bees and Other Pollinators, Butterflies
Salt Tolerance: Low to None
Hardiness Zone: 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Physiographic Region: All Regions in NJ
Grows in Special Ecoregions: Barrier Island/Coastal, Pinelands
Soil Characteristics
Soil Type: Loam, Organic, Sandy, Clay
Soil Moisture: Moist
Soil pH: Slightly Acidic, Neutral
Light Needs of Plant
Optimal Light: Full Sun
Light Range: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water Needs of Plant
Soil Moisture: Moist
Drought Tolerance: Low
Size and Growth Rate
Height: 1 - 2 ft
Spread: 0.5 - 1 ft
Growth Rate: Medium