Plant of the month: Sisyrinchium bellum or Blue-eyed Grass
Plant now for flowers in a few months!
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 from 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!
