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Sisyrinchium campestre
Also Known As
- Blue Eyed Grass
Plant type
perennial, grass / grass like
size
- H: 6"-12"
- W: 6"-12"
planting zones
- 3a-8b
Sisyrinchium campestre plant details
Sisyrinchium campestre is a deciduous perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In spring blue and lavender flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and gritty soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Sisyrinchium campestre
- Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
- Plant family: iridaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: blue and lavender blooms in spring
GROWING CONDITIONS for Sisyrinchium campestre
- USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - occasional
- Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average and gritty
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Prairie Nursery
Garden photo gallery of Sisyrinchium campestre
Gardening facts about Sisyrinchium campestre plant
How to Grow Sisyrinchium campestre
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Soil Needs
- average
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- blue
- lavender
Wildlife
- birds
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- grassy
Landscape groups by tags
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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
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 6"-12"
- sun
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Plant Type
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Zones
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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
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Zones
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Size
Height: 8"
Width: 6"
- sun - bright shade
- even moisture - drought tolerant
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