This semi-evergreen clump forming perennial is upright with pale-green sword-shaped basal leaves. The cup-shaped pale mauve or blue flowers have a yellow throat and appear iin clusters on a tall stem blooming in succession from spring to summer.

Hardiness zones 3 to 10

Sisyrinchium graminoidesis naturally found in southern USA from Florida to Texas growing in moderately fertile well-drained soils. It prefers a open sunny position and is drought and marginally frost tolerant or deciduous in cold climates.

Blue-eyed Grass is a perennial that is easily grown for its tufted habit and blue to purple flowers. It is planted in garden beds as a border or as a specimen and is used in rock gardens. It is also grown in patio pots and planter boxes, establishing from division in 1 to 2 years. It may also grown in roof gardens and tolerates most garden loams. ID 1497

Sisyrinchium(si-si-RING-kee-um) graminoides(gram-ee-NOI-dee-s)

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