This rhizomatous perennial has upright long narrow mid-green linear leaves and forms a compact rounded clump. It has purple funnel-shaped flowers that appear in a cluster above the foliage from spring to early summer.

Hardiness zones 8 to 11 

Sisyrinchium bellum is naturally found in North America growing in California in well drained fertile moist neutral to slightly alkaline soils. It prefers a sunny to semi shaded protected position and is drought tender but mildly frost resistant. 

The California Blue-eyed Grass is grown for its flowers and clumping habit. It is planted in perennial borders in parks and gardens or used in rockeries. It is also grown in patio pots and planter boxes or used around water features. It establishes in one season from division and is moderately long lived. ID 860

Sisyrinchium (si-si-RING-kee-um) bellum (be-lum)

Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Iris Family