Sisyrinchium angustifolium ‘Lucerne’ – Blue-eyed grass –

Description

Sisyrinchium angustifolium ‘Lucerne’

blooms in mid spring

comes in quart or one gallon container

Sisyrinchium – Blue Eyed Grass –

S. graminoides – S. angustifolium – S. bermudiana – S. birameum of Gardens- Blue Eyed Grass -This clump forming, semi evergreen perennial from Southeastern North America, grows 20″ tall and 6″ wide. It produces linear leaves, to 20″ long. In spring, erect stems bear a long succession of individually short lived, iris like, deep blue, yellow throated flowers, 3/4″ across. Self seed freely.

perennial – Grow in poor to moderately fertile, well drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil in full sun. Protect from excessive winter moisture. Divide in spring.

Zones 5-8