Blue-eyed grass is a charming perennial grown in zones 4-9. It reaches a height of 6-12 inches and prefers full sun to partial shade.
Blue-Eyed Grass: Sisyrinchium Angustifolium 'Blue Note'
Blue-eyed grass (Sisyrinchium angustifolium 'Blue Note') is a beautiful and easy-to-care-for perennial plant that is known for its delicate, blue flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. It is a native of North America and can be found growing in meadows, prairies, and along roadsides.
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Blue-eyed grass grows to be about 12-18 inches tall and wide. It has narrow, grass-like leaves that form a clump. The flowers are produced on slender stalks and are typically bright blue in color, but they can also be white or purple. The flowers have six petals and a yellow center.
Blue-eyed grass is a relatively low-maintenance plant. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and deer resistant. To care for blue-eyed grass, simply water it regularly, especially during the first few weeks after planting. Fertilize the plant once a year in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Blue-eyed grass is a beautiful and versatile plant that can be used in a variety of garden settings. It is a good choice for borders, mass plantings, and rock gardens. Blue-eyed grass can also be grown in containers.
Here are some tips for planting and caring for blue-eyed grass:
- Choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil.
- Plant the blue-eyed grass in the spring or fall.
- Water the plant regularly, especially during the first few weeks after planting.
- Fertilize the plant once a year in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Remove dead or dying leaves regularly.
- Divide the plant every 3-4 years to keep it healthy and vigorous.
With proper care, your blue-eyed grass will thrive for many years to come and provide you with years of enjoyment with its delicate, blue blooms.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.