Sisyrinchium sp. (Blue-eyed Grass)

Sisyrinchium sp. (Blue-eyed Grass) with yellow flower clusters on long narrow green grass-like stems.
Sisyrinchium macrocarpum

Botanical name: Sisyrinchium sp.

Common names: Blue-eyed Grass, Golden-eyed Grass, Yellow-eyed Grass

Family: Iridaceae

Origin: North America

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunRegular waterYellow, orange flowersBlue, lavender, purple flowersWhite, off-white flowersSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Sisyrinchium sp. or Blue-eyed Grass typically reaches 2-5 feet tall and prefers to be planted in a sunny location with regular waterings. These plants feature white, off-white, blue, lavender, and purple flowers. Some varieties will even produce yellow or orange flowers.

Sisyrinchium sp.can be grown in USDA Zones 4-9. In colder regions, it is best to plant Sisyrinchium sp.in pots and bring it indoors during the coldest parts of winter.

When caring for this plant, it is important to give the plants plenty of sun and water regularly. If grown in a pot, they should be planted in a well-draining potting soil and should be given more frequent watering than if grown in the ground as the soil will tend to be more moist. They should be fertilized once every few months with a balanced fertilizer,.

Similar plants: Sisyrinchium sp. (Blue-eyed Grass)


Sisyrinchium sp. (Blue-eyed Grass) with dense green leaves in a small group plant cluster
Sisyrinchium bellum
Sisyrinchium sp. (Blue-eyed Grass) with yellow flower close up for garden interest and simple appeal
Sisyrinchium tolucense
Sisyrinchium sp. (Blue-eyed Grass) yellow flower close up with green stems and narrow leaves
Sisyrinchium striatum
Sisyrinchium sp. (Blue-eyed Grass) pale yellow flower petals close up with green stem background
Sisyrinchium striatum


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