FlowerPerennialEasy

Blue-Eyed Grass

Sisyrinchium angustifolium

Family: Iridaceae

Blue-Eyed Grass grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Water needs: Moderate.

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Blue-Eyed Grass flower — **Flower**
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Blue-Eyed Grass bud — **Bud**
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Blue-Eyed Grass seed — **Seed**
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How to Grow Blue-Eyed Grass

Blue-Eyed Grass growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Moist, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 5.5-7.0, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 4-9. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Blue-Eyed Grass as 21-60 days after stratification, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 1-2 years.

Plant Overview

Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium angustifolium) is listed in the Iridaceae family and categorized as a flower with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.

Plant ID: PLT-0400
Family: Iridaceae
Plant type: Flower
Life cycle: Perennial
Difficulty: Easy

Growing Conditions

Blue-Eyed Grass is listed for full sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Moist, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 4-9.

Hardiness zones: 4-9
Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
Soil pH: 5.5-7.0
Water needs: Moderate

Seed & Germination

For seed starting, the listed germination time is 21-60 days after stratification and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 1-2 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.

Germination: 21-60 days after stratification
Seed depth: Surface sow

Harvest & Propagation

Days to maturity: 1-2 years

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Growing Reference Note

Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.