Sisyrinchium bellum
$3.30 – $14.50
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Blue-eyed grass
This 1′ tall perennial with 1″ blue flowers is a horticulture favorite. A great plant for borders, containers, or massed on a grassy slope in the garden.
This plant has small, iris-like leaves, and can be very drought tolerant but will flower longer with some summer water. It flowers January to June.
Blue eyed grass prefers some moisture and good drainage, but will tolerate summer dryness
Blue-eyed grass is widely distributed in California on open, grassy slopes. Plant with other grassland species and enjoy the show!
Lifeform: Perennial
Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Other: Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant
| Container | 1-Gal-O, 1-Gal, 1-GalS, D-16, D-16S, D-16S-o |
|---|---|
| Ecological Value | An important flowering plant amongst other forbs and grasses in California's native grasslands. |
| Historical Uses | The Ohlone used an infusion of the roots and leaves as a cure for indigestion and stomach pain, and similar uses are recorded from other Native American peoples. |
| Distribution | native to California and is also found outside of California, but is confined to western North America. |
| Elevation | Between 0 and 3000 feet |
| Communities | |
| Habitat | Grasslands, other open places in Coastal Scrub or Woodlands |
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