Blue-eyed Grass 'Suwannee'

Sisyrinchium

Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Sisyrinchium (sis-ee-RINK-ee-um)
Synonym
Sisyrinchium angustifolium
Spacing
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Sun Exposure
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Danger
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
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Bloom Time
Other Details
Seed Collecting
Sun to Partial Shade
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Light Blue
Fruit Colors
Late Spring/Early Summer
Growing Habit
Herbaceous
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
By dividing the rootball
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Disease Resistance
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
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Color of Leaf Margin
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Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
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Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
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Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
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Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
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Propagation
Pollination
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Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
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Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Vincent, Alabama

Hobe Sound, Florida

Lecanto, Florida

Miccosukee Cpo, Florida

Tampa, Florida

Jennings, Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana

Croton On Hudson, New York

Greenville, South Carolina

Coppell, Texas

Garland, Texas

Houston, Texas

Seadrift, Texas

Palmyra, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
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Coppell, TX (Zone 8a) | July 2009 | positive

Started from a 4" pot 3 years ago, it is growing in morning sun, dappled sun to shade rest of the day, and it blooms profusely in late Ma...Read More

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Lecanto, FL (Zone 9a) | March 2009 | positive

We just got apiece of this plant last week and I haven't watered it yet. It has 3 flowers that close at night and open again in the morni...Read More

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