Jeweled Blue-eyed Grass, River Blue-eyed Grass, Scrub Blue-eyed Grass

Sisyrinchiumxerophyllum

Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Sisyrinchium (sis-ee-RINK-ee-um)
Species
xerophyllum (zer-oh-FIL-um)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
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)
Bloom Color
Light Blue
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Fernandina Beach, Florida

Lawtey, Florida

Fort Worth, Texas

Houston, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
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negative
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west Houston, TX (Zone 9a) | November 2006 | positive

Sisyrinchium xerophyllum is native to Florida, North Carolina, and Georgia where it grows from rhizomes, and blooms blue sporadically year-round.

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