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.

Plant Type Perennials
Hardiness Zone 4-8
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Early Summer
Height6" - 12" (in)
Spread12" - 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
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