Sisyrinchium bellum 'North Coast'

Also Known As

North Coast Blue-Eyed-Grass

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 8"
W: 6"

planting zones

8a-11

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Sisyrinchium bellum 'North Coast' plant details

Sisyrinchium bellum 'North Coast' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In spring blue and purple flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in clay and gritty soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sisyrinchium bellum 'North Coast'

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 6 IN wide, 8 IN tall
Flowers: blue and purple blooms in spring
Uses: easy-to-grow, native plant, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sisyrinchium bellum 'North Coast'

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: clay and gritty

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Large purple-blue flowers from spring to fall. An attractive Iris relative and Oregon native. Clumping, 8" x 12"Minimum temperature: Coming soon...

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

We are quite excited to offer this extra large flowered “Blue-Eyed-Grass” discovered near Gualala, California. Extremely EASY to grow, this native member of the Iris family is reliably perennial & self-sows to boot, so you can count on its cheery appearance each & every year! Creating a bunch-like tuft of grassy leaves to 8” tall, ‘North Coast’ is topped with 1”-1.5” starry purple-blue yellow eyed flowers in Spring. Performs well in dry as well as moist areas & TOLERATES SAND & CLAY. And it grows well under native oaks & works excellently on slopes, making it totally handy as well as delightful! Deciduous during the dry season with no Summer water. Foliage stays green with some Summer moisture. Hardy to 10-15 °F.