The clump-forming perennial Sisyrinchium angustifolium 'Lucerne', also known as blue-eyed grass, is distinguished by a tuft of short, grass-like, dark green foliage that gives way to huge, vivid violet-blue, star-shaped blooms that measure 1 in. across (2.5 cm) and have yellow centers. In late spring and early summer, they bloom lavishly. They are born atop branched flowering stems. This cute tiny plant looks great used as an accent along walkways, in rockeries, or grown naturally in cottage gardens. among the top options for regions with hot, muggy summers.
Plant Type |
Perennials |
Hardiness Zone |
4-8 |
Exposure |
Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Early Summer |
Height | 6" - 12" (in) |
Spread | 12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in) |
Spacing |
15" (in) |
Water Needs |
Average |
Maintenance |
Average |
Soil Type |
Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil PH |
Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage |
Well-Drained |
Characteristics |
Showy |
Tolerance |
Deer, Drought, Rabbit |
Attracts |
Bees, Butterflies |
Garden Uses |
Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers |
Sisyrinchium angustifolium 'Lucerne' (Blue-Eyed Grass) | Blue-Eyed Grass 'Lucerne', Grass Flower 'Lucerne' || The clump-forming perennial Sisyrinchium angustifolium 'Lucerne', also known as blue-eyed grass, is distinguished by a tuft of short, grass-like, dark green foliage that gives way to huge, vivid violet-blue, star-shaped blooms that measure 1 in. across (2.5 cm) and have yellow centers. In late spring and early summer, they bloom lavishly. They are born atop branched flowering stems. This cute tiny plant looks great used as an accent along walkways, in rockeries, or grown naturally in cottage gardens. among the top options for regions with hot, muggy summers.
Full Sun, Partial Sun,
Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Early Summer,
Average Water Needs, Average Maintenance, Well-Drained,
Showy,
Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Rabbit Tolerant,
Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers