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Sisyrinchium bellum

Pronunciation

si-si-RINK-ee-um BEL-lum

Common Name

Blue-Eyed Grass

Plant Type

Perennial

Mature Size

12 inches high x 6 inches - 2 feet wide

Water Requirements

Low: water every three weeks until the root ball is wet

Sun/Shade Requirements

Full to half sun

Wildlife

Flower Color

Blue

Maintenance- Design- Planting Tips

This California native plant has green or bluish green strappy leaves. In early spring small blue flowers cover the plant. They are showiest when planted in masses. The clear-blue flowers are eye-catching in the spring garden. There are different cultivars that offer subtle variations.

PADG Notes: When Sisyrinchium bellum dies back with hot weather, the dried foliage is removed. With additional water throughout the summer, plants will stay evergreen and continue to occasionally rebloom. Some reseeding will occur, but not aggressively.

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