Sisyrinchium bellum 'Rocky Point'

Also Known As

Sisyrinchium 'Rocky Point'
Rocky Point Blue-Eyed Grass
Rocky Point Dwarf Blue-eyed Grass

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 4"-6"
W: 4"-6"

planting zones

7a-10b

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Sisyrinchium bellum 'Rocky Point' plant details

Sisyrinchium bellum 'Rocky Point' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In spring and summer blue and purple flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sisyrinchium bellum 'Rocky Point'

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 4 IN - 6 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: blue and purple blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant, long-blooming, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sisyrinchium bellum 'Rocky Point'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This dwarf (4-6") but vigorous selection of a favorite western wildflower produces vivid! don't-miss violet-blue "stars" in late spring; doesn't like summer rain...a well-drained rock garden will make it happy. S/M-D/GDr

By: Forestfarm

Easy to grow, 'Rocky Point' from May until frost with deep purple-blue flowers. Petite and lightly self-sowing. 6" tall clumps; semi-evergreen. Minimum temperature: 0?F

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

A tight, sturdy selection to 8" tall with broad blades and large, purple-blue flowers. In moist situations it displays little dormancy. Selected from Rocky Point on the Big Sur coast. Hardy to 10F.

By: Native Sons

Sweet little iris relative, this easy native forms a clump 1' wide and only 6" tall, blooming from May to frost with purple flowers with a bright yellow center. Charming in sun to part shade. Well-drained soil, of course. Drought tolerant, going dormant in a dry summer and returning with the rains. Accepts summer water and sticks around. Frost hardy to 0 °F, USDA zone 7.