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Sisyrinchium angustifolium 'Lucerne' - Blue-Eyed Grass
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Sisyrinchium angustifolium 'Lucerne'

Blue-Eyed Grass

Sisyrinchium angustifolium, or Blue-Eyed Grass, is noted for its profuse bloom of large, star-like, intense blue flowers with yellow centers over a long May-June bloom period. This is a low clump-forming perennial that features a fan-like tuft of narrow, stiff, grass-like, blue-green leaves. The blue-eyed grasses belong to the iris family and are native to Missouri where it typically occurs throughout the state in damp open woods, slopes, and along stream banks. 'Lucerne' is a great little accent plant for along walkways and rock paths.

Additional:

Not a true grass, 'Lucerne' is a member of the Iris family.

Blue-Eyed Grass Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Best grown in medium moisture, well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerates light shade.

Height:

6-12 Inches

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Spread:

8-10 Inches

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Hardiness Zone:

4 - 8

Characteristics & Attributes for Sisyrinchium angustifolium 'Lucerne'

Exposure
Sun
Partial Shade
Soil Moisture Preference
Average
Moist
Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Summer
Fall
Spring
Growth Habit
Clump Type
Height
8-12 Inches
Attributes
Rock Garden
Edging
Great Foliage
Mass Planting
Native
Border or Bed
Foliage Color
Blue
Green
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Speedwell, spiked Speedwell, spiked (Veronica spicata 'Royal Candles')
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