Rocky Point Blue Eyed Grass

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Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Horticultural selection from sisyrinchium bellum. This grass is a dwarf version of sisyrinchium bellum but shares similar characteristics. It has striking blue-violet flowers on this 6 in to 12 in. grass. It is highly recommended for rock gardens as well as bordering a pathway. It does really well in full sun and doesn't need a lot of water. Tolerates almost any soil type. Prefers sun or part shade in coastal sites, and part shade in inland sites. Selected for the garden.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb, Geophyte

Size

6 - 12 in Tall
1 - 2 ft Wide

Form

Clumping

Growth rate

Fast

Dormancy

Summer Deciduous

Color

Purple, Blue

Flowering season

Spring

Special uses

Groundcover

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Water

Low

Ease of care

Easy

Cold tolerance

Soil drainage

Fast, Medium, Slow

Soil description

Tolerates a wide variety of soils.

Wildlife supported

Butterflies

Alternative names

Common names:

Rocky Point Blue Eyed Grass

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Thanks to Moosa Creek Nursery and the Theodore Payne Foundation for sharing information about this plant