Sisyrinchium angustifolium 'Lucerne'

Also Known As

Lucerne Blue-Eyed Grass

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 8"-12"
W: 12"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Sisyrinchium angustifolium 'Lucerne' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sisyrinchium angustifolium 'Lucerne'

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: blue and purple blooms in summer
Uses: floriferous, long-blooming, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sisyrinchium angustifolium 'Lucerne'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Sisyrinchium angustifolium 'Lucerne' has large, bright blue, star-shaped flowers with yellow centres held on grass-like foliage typically 12 inches or more high. This cultivar is noted for its profuse bloom and large, one inch wide flowers. Prefers poor to moderately fertile soils in full to part sun. Native from Manitoba to Newfoundland and south to Texas and Florida.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

So easy and so pretty, this tiny almost-native non-spreading clumper tops its tuft of iris-like leaves with showy 3/4" bright blue-purple flowers late spring into summer; selected by Robert Herman. Sun/Med/GdDrain

By: Forestfarm

Bright blue star-like flowers above 6" miniature iris-like foliage make this little native a joy to tuck in well drained soil or in troughs, or used en masse for a magical effect. Blooms May and June.