Sisyrinchium bellum ‘Blue Eyed Grass’ 4 inch

Description

Commonly known as:
Blue-Eyed Grass, California Blue-Eyed Grass

Description of Plant:
Sisyrinchium bellum is a California native wildflower in the iris family, despite its grass-like appearance. Clusters of star-shaped blue to violet flowers rise above slender green foliage, creating a colorful display in spring.

Growth Habit:
A clumping perennial reaching 8–18 inches tall and spreading gradually over time. Its tidy, grass-like foliage makes it useful along pathways and garden edges.

Watering Instructions:
Water regularly during establishment. Once established, it tolerates occasional dry periods but looks best with periodic watering during the growing season.

Soil Needs:
Grows well in a variety of soils, including clay, loam, and sandy soils, provided drainage is adequate.

Sun Requirements:
Performs best in full sun to partial shade, especially in warmer inland areas of Southern California.

Indoor or Outdoor Tips:
Best grown outdoors in native gardens, meadow plantings, borders, and containers. Excellent for naturalistic landscapes.

Perennial or Annual:
Perennial in Southern California.

Additional Tips:
Flowers attract native bees and other pollinators. Divide mature clumps every few years to maintain vigor and expand plantings.