Sisyrinchium 'Stripey'

Also Known As

Variegated Blue-Eyed Grass

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 8"-10"
W: 8"-10"

planting zones

6a-9b

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Sisyrinchium 'Stripey' plant details

Sisyrinchium 'Stripey' is a deciduous perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with gold, green and variegated foliage. In spring and summer blue flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sisyrinchium 'Stripey'

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 8 IN - 10 IN - wide, 8 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring and summer
Uses: clumping, container plant, rare, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sisyrinchium 'Stripey'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

We are so happy to see this little variegated blue-eyed grass selection just released! Small, clump-forming grasses for full sun areas with little or no access to water. Also great in pots planted with small, dark gravel. 8 -10" tall and wide. In the ground, plant en masse and enjoy the long season of sky blue flowers above the yellow-edged green leaves. Frost hardy to USDA zone 6.