Sisyrinchium montanum
Also Known As
- American Blue-Eyed Grass
- Common Blue-Eyed Grass
- Mountain Blue-Eyed Grass
- Strict Blue-eyed Grass
Plant type
perennial, bulb / corm / tuber
size
- H: 6"-15"
- W: 3"-12"
planting zones
- 5b-8b
Sisyrinchium montanum plant details
Sisyrinchium montanum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and summer blue and purple flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Sisyrinchium montanum
- Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
- Plant family: iridaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 3 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 15 IN - tall
- Flowers: blue and purple blooms in spring and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Sisyrinchium montanum
- USDA Zones: 5b - 8b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Gardening facts about Sisyrinchium montanum plant
How to Grow Sisyrinchium montanum
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- blue
- purple
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- grassy
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
8a-10b
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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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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Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 6"
Width: 10"
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - regular
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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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