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

Bright blue, star-shaped flowers with a yellow centre are held on grasslike foliage up to 18 inches. Prefers poor to moderately fertile soils in full to part sun.

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.