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Sisyrinchium angustifolium

Also Known As

  • Narrowleaf Blue-Eyed Grass
  • Stout Blue-eyed Grass

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 9"-12"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Sisyrinchium angustifolium plant details

Sisyrinchium angustifolium is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring blue, purple and yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sisyrinchium angustifolium

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 9 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: blue, purple and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: easy-to-grow, edging plant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sisyrinchium angustifolium

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This beautiful clump forming member of the Iris family produces masses of upward facing deep purple-blue 3/4" miniature Iris-like flowers. Contrasting narrow deep blue-green miniature iris-like foliage. A tough drought tolerant native perennial.

Gardening facts about Sisyrinchium angustifolium plant

How to Grow Sisyrinchium angustifolium

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
    • blue
    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • grassy

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 8"-10"

Width: 8"-10"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

7a-8b

Size

Height: 1'-3'

Width: 6"-12"

  • sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
  • dry in winter
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aka Lucerne Blue-Eyed Grass

Plant Type

Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 8"-12"

Width: 12"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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aka Devon Skies Blue-eyed grass

Plant Type

Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

Zones

7a-10b

Size

Height: 6"

Width: 10"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • even moisture - regular
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aka North Coast Blue-Eyed-Grass

Plant Type

Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

Zones

8a-11

Size

Height: 8"

Width: 6"

  • sun - bright shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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