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California Native Plant

Sisyrinchium bellum

Blue-Eyed Grass

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Description

Following winter rains, this grassy perennial brings a soft texture back into the garden. It produces an abundance of small, blue purple flowers which have a long bloom.

Maintenance Tips

Sisyrichium bellum, or blue-eyed grass is a California native perennial that has grass-like leaves and small purple flowers that emerge in the spring. In mild climate areas or gardens with regular watering, this plant will maintain its green foliage throughout the year. If it is planted in a native garden that relies only on local rainfall, it can die back to the ground after flowering. There is almost no maintenance needed with this plant, and it rarely has pest and disease problems. If the plant is very happy in its location, it can naturalize, propagating by its root system. Dividing the plant every few years is about the extent of maintenance.

 

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Blue, Purple

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Wetlands, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting, Lawn Substitute, Fire Resistant, Naturalizing, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.