Sisyrinchium bellum |
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Blue Eyed Grass |
Description
Following winter rains, this grassy perennial brings a soft texture back into the garden. It produces an abundance of small blue-purple flowers which have a long bloom.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Blue, Purple
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Ranch, Spanish, Wetlands, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Mass Planting, Lawn Substitute, Naturalizing, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Water Saving Tip:
Apply as little fertilizer as possible.
If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.